CT16 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT16 1BL

CT16 1BL, Dover has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.78 per 1,000 population. This CT16 1BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT16 postcode area, which has experienced 282 crimes and a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT16 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT16 1BL, encompassing approximately 3887 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT16 1BL area, explore the CT16 1BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)

CT16 1BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Maison Dieu Place with total crimes: 11
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 11

CT16 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5636.78-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour2214.40-15.38%
Shoplifting175.6613.33%
Public order114.37-15.38%
Other theft102.83-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.5728.57%
Other crime42.32100.00%
Drugs41.03-50.00%
Burglary31.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-60.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6240.64-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour2615.95-16.13%
Shoplifting156.69-46.43%
Other theft133.86-23.53%
Public order133.3462.50%
Drugs83.34-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.06-63.16%
Burglary51.8025.00%
Possession of weapons51.29150.00%
Other crime21.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8054.5315.94%
Anti-social behaviour3120.5819.23%
Shoplifting287.9747.37%
Criminal damage and arson197.2072.73%
Other theft174.89112.50%
Drugs94.37-10.00%
Public order82.320.00%
Burglary42.0633.33%
Other crime41.030.00%
Robbery31.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Theft from the person30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6944.76-1.43%
Anti-social behaviour2617.7518.18%
Shoplifting196.6926.67%
Criminal damage and arson114.890.00%
Drugs102.83100.00%
Public order82.57-61.90%
Other theft82.06-42.86%
Possession of weapons62.06100.00%
Robbery41.54100.00%
Other crime41.03300.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Bicycle theft30.7750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7045.022.94%
Anti-social behaviour2218.01-18.52%
Public order215.6616.67%
Shoplifting155.40200.00%
Other theft143.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.60-21.43%
Drugs52.8366.67%
Theft from the person51.29150.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Possession of weapons30.7750.00%
Robbery20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Other crime10.26-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6843.4725.93%
Anti-social behaviour2717.4912.50%
Public order186.9538.46%
Other theft144.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.6016.67%
Other crime63.60100.00%
Shoplifting51.54-50.00%
Burglary41.29300.00%
Drugs31.03-72.73%
Robbery30.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5439.10-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour2413.890.00%
Public order136.17160.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.3471.43%
Drugs113.0983.33%
Other theft102.83-9.09%
Shoplifting102.57-9.09%
Possession of weapons72.5775.00%
Other crime31.80200.00%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6034.2122.45%
Anti-social behaviour2415.4333.33%
Other theft116.1737.50%
Shoplifting112.8310.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.83-30.00%
Drugs61.80-45.45%
Public order51.54-68.75%
Possession of weapons41.290.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4935.2416.67%
Anti-social behaviour1812.60-10.00%
Public order164.63100.00%
Drugs114.1237.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.8311.11%
Shoplifting102.5742.86%
Other theft82.57-27.27%
Burglary42.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Theft from the person30.7750.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Robbery20.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.58-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour2010.800.00%
Other theft115.1483.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.8328.57%
Drugs82.3233.33%
Public order82.06-33.33%
Shoplifting72.06-58.82%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4933.44-15.52%
Anti-social behaviour2012.60-13.04%
Shoplifting175.14-22.73%
Public order124.37-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.09-12.50%
Drugs61.80-25.00%
Other theft61.54-64.71%
Burglary51.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Robbery20.77-60.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5843.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour2314.920.00%
Shoplifting225.920.00%
Other theft175.660.00%
Public order144.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.600.00%
Drugs82.060.00%
Burglary62.060.00%
Robbery51.540.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 717 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202462
July 202480
June 202469
May 202470
April 202468
March 202454
February 202460
January 202449
December 202342
November 202349
October 202358

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 202421
April 202418
March 202413
February 20245
January 202416
December 20238
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 202431
June 202426
May 202422
April 202427
March 202424
February 202424
January 202418
December 202320
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202419
June 202411
May 202411
April 202414
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202417
June 20248
May 202414
April 202414
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202428
June 202419
May 202415
April 20245
March 202410
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT16 1BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Maison Dieu Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Queen'S Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pencester Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Worthington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Effingham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edwards Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hewitt Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Shooter'S Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 13. Godwyne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Norman Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. High Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Charlton Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Paul'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Matthew'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. De Burgh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Templar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. East Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. St Bartholemews Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Park Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Park Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Leyburne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Priory Gate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1