CT16 1RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT16 1RL

CT16 1RL, Dover has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.14 per 1,000 population. This CT16 1RL 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 1RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT16 1RL, encompassing approximately 3520 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-20.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)

CT16 1RL 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 1RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5849.14-20.55%
Anti-social behaviour3516.4820.69%
Shoplifting179.94-10.53%
Other theft154.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.2627.27%
Public order93.98-25.00%
Other crime62.56200.00%
Burglary51.70-16.67%
Drugs41.42-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-66.67%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7353.40-10.98%
Anti-social behaviour2920.74-6.45%
Shoplifting198.24-36.67%
Other theft155.40-11.76%
Public order124.269.09%
Criminal damage and arson113.41-54.17%
Drugs93.12-10.00%
Possession of weapons62.5620.00%
Burglary61.7050.00%
Bicycle theft21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Other crime20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8264.7612.33%
Anti-social behaviour3123.29-22.50%
Shoplifting308.8157.89%
Criminal damage and arson248.52100.00%
Other theft176.8270.00%
Public order114.8337.50%
Drugs103.1211.11%
Possession of weapons52.840.00%
Robbery41.420.00%
Burglary41.1433.33%
Other crime31.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7354.548.96%
Anti-social behaviour4020.7453.85%
Shoplifting1911.36-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.40-42.86%
Other theft103.41-23.08%
Drugs92.8412.50%
Public order82.56-61.90%
Possession of weapons52.2766.67%
Vehicle crime41.42300.00%
Robbery41.1433.33%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Other crime30.8550.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6753.97-2.90%
Anti-social behaviour2619.03-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson217.3931.25%
Public order215.9723.53%
Shoplifting205.97150.00%
Other theft135.6830.00%
Drugs83.6960.00%
Robbery32.2750.00%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Burglary20.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other crime20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6951.9816.95%
Anti-social behaviour3819.608.57%
Public order1710.79112.50%
Criminal damage and arson164.8314.29%
Other theft104.5411.11%
Shoplifting82.84-46.67%
Burglary62.27200.00%
Drugs51.70-58.33%
Other crime41.4233.33%
Possession of weapons31.14-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5948.8611.32%
Anti-social behaviour3516.7629.63%
Shoplifting159.947.14%
Criminal damage and arson144.26250.00%
Drugs123.9833.33%
Other theft93.41-35.71%
Public order82.5660.00%
Possession of weapons72.27250.00%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Other crime31.1450.00%
Robbery30.8550.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5338.3515.22%
Anti-social behaviour2715.0522.73%
Other theft147.6740.00%
Shoplifting143.987.69%
Drugs93.98-35.71%
Public order52.56-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-66.67%
Other crime21.140.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.892.22%
Anti-social behaviour2213.07-24.14%
Public order176.25112.50%
Drugs144.83-6.67%
Shoplifting133.9830.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.6920.00%
Other theft103.41-16.67%
Burglary42.8433.33%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Theft from the person31.1450.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4540.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour2912.7811.54%
Drugs158.24150.00%
Other theft124.26140.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.4125.00%
Shoplifting102.84-50.00%
Public order82.84-42.86%
Possession of weapons42.27300.00%
Burglary31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-40.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4540.34-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour2612.78-18.75%
Shoplifting207.39-28.57%
Public order145.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.98-11.11%
Drugs62.27-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.70150.00%
Burglary51.42-16.67%
Other theft51.42-72.22%
Robbery41.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.14-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6354.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour3217.900.00%
Shoplifting289.090.00%
Other theft187.950.00%
Public order145.110.00%
Drugs113.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.120.00%
Burglary62.560.00%
Robbery41.700.00%
Possession of weapons31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202417
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 202414
January 202410
December 202312
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 202431
June 202440
May 202426
April 202438
March 202435
February 202427
January 202422
December 202329
November 202326
October 202332

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202424
June 202412
May 202421
April 202416
March 202414
February 20244
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 733 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202473
July 202482
June 202473
May 202467
April 202469
March 202459
February 202453
January 202446
December 202345
November 202345
October 202363

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 202412
February 20249
January 202414
December 202315
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 202421
April 202417
March 20248
February 20245
January 202417
December 20238
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202430
June 202419
May 202420
April 20248
March 202415
February 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 202320
October 202328

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT16 1RL 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. Lancaster Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Queen'S Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cannon Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pencester Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Priory Station Approach Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Worthington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Effingham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edwards Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hewitt Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Russell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Godwyne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Norman Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. High Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cowgate Hill
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Park Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ashen Tree Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Dieu Stone Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 28. Taswell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Leyburne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1