Crime Rate in Walmer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walmer

The total recorded crimes in Walmer, Dover, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walmer crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Walmer, encompassing approximately 10,630 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Walmer Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Devon Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • St Mildreds Court with total crimes: 3
  • Owen Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Walmer?

To understand the safety of Walmer, we need to analyze Walmer crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Walmer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 528 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walmer recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Walmer had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 437 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walmer recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dover, Walmer has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Walmer Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Walmer has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Walmer crimes were 528. The crime rate of Walmer in 2024 was 49.67 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walmer were around 437 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.11 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walmer)CrimesRank (Walmer)CrimesRank (Walmer)
Town & Castle235 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds120 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets55 8953 3963 3
North Deal112 3824 4841 4
Buckland93 4757 6831 5
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell73 5817 5705 6
Eastry Rural70 6601 9633 8
Sandwich44 10700 7639 7
Middle Deal59 7654 8592 9
Mill Hill47 9558 10502 10
Whitfield42 11485 12451 11
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe27 14353 13294 13
Dover Downs & River31 13254 16260 16
Maxton & Elms Vale23 15314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone18 16288 15277 15
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Walmer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202518
February 202518
January 202520
December 202431
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
August 202424
July 202416
June 202460
May 202417

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
June 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 202417

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Walmer in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walmer postcode area is presented below.

1. Devon Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Mildreds Court (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Owen Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Boundary Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mayers Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A258 (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Havelock Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Walmer (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Maltings (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Downlands (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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