Crime Rate in Whitfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitfield

The total recorded crimes in Whitfield, Dover, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitfield crime rate of 9.21 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Whitfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 4
  • France Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Whitfield has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 9.21 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dover)CrimesRank (Dover)CrimesRank (Dover)
Town & Castle201 13,001 12,898 1
St Radigunds87 21,287 21,431 2
Tower Hamlets65 5953 3963 3
North Deal72 3824 4841 4
Buckland71 4757 6831 5
Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell51 8817 5705 6
Eastry Rural64 6601 9633 8
Sandwich54 7700 7639 7
Middle Deal51 9654 8592 9
Mill Hill49 10558 10502 10
Walmer34 12528 11437 12
Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe15 16353 13294 13
Maxton & Elms Vale25 13314 14294 14
Little Stour & Ashstone19 14288 15277 15
Dover Downs & River18 15254 16260 16
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne14 17180 17171 17

Whitfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 202411
September 202413
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 202516
December 202412
November 202420
October 202411
September 202411
August 202418
July 202417
June 202416
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 202420
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whitfield in March 2025

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

1. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. France Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Oats Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Red Kite Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Kedleston Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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