WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Town & Castle, Dover

Comprehensive safety analysis for Town & Castle, localized within Dover.

Total Crimes

179
trending_down -14.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

157.15per 1k
trending_down -2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

8,271

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences49
Anti-social Behaviour44
Shoplifting27
Other Theft14
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Vehicle Crime7
Public Order7
Other Crime6
Burglary4
Drug Offences4
Theft from Person2
Bicycle Theft1
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 14
14
On or near Cannon Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
13
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
10
On or near Malvern Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
7
On or near Edwards Road Map
Shoplifting: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3
7
On or near Escape Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Winchelsea Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Robbery: 1
5
On or near Russell Street Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Pencester Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Queen'S Gardens Map
Shoplifting: 3
3

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Safety comparison within Dover district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Dover

National Safety

Top 3%Riskiest

City Average

82.23per 1k

Local Policing

Town & Castle

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Local Priorities

Drug dealing.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Alcohol.

Issued: 14 Feb 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL17

Meet Local Officers

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Saint Marys Parish Centre, Cannon Street Dover

AUG27

Coffee with a Cop

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10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Costa Coffee Next, 9 Saint James Street Dover

SEP25

Coffee with a Cop

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Costa Coffee Next, 9 Saint James Street Dover

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