Crime Rate in Whitfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitfield

The total recorded crimes in Whitfield, Dover, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitfield crime rate of 15.81 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 Whitfield, encompassing approximately 4,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Whitfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Whitfield?

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

  • Relative to Dover:

    • In 2024, Whitfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dover average, with 485 crimes compared to 738.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

    • In 2023, Whitfield had fewer crimes than the Dover average, with 451 crimes compared to 719. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Dover.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whitfield has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 7.32 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Dover, UK

In 2024, the total Whitfield crimes were 485. The crime rate of Whitfield in 2024 was 114.48 (year) or 9.54 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Dover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitfield were around 451 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.46 (year) or 8.87 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Dover.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitfield)CrimesRank (Whitfield)CrimesRank (Whitfield)
Town & Castle269 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds106 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets71 5953 3963 3
Buckland91 3757 6831 5
North Deal51 9824 4841 4
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell89 4817 5705 6
Sandwich58 8700 7639 7
Middle Deal63 7654 8592 9
Eastry Rural46 10601 9633 8
Mill Hill30 14558 10502 10
Walmer33 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe34 11353 13294 13
Maxton & Elms Vale31 13314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone16 16288 15277 15
Dover Downs & River23 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne10 17180 17171 17

Whitfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 202411
September 202413

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202517
April 20259
March 202522
February 202515
January 202516
December 202412
November 202420
October 202411
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20248

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

High Crime Locations Whitfield in July 2025

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

1. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Singledge Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. The Acre (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fitness Fields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Elysium Park Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Melbourne Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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