Dover Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dover's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.3% above the UK average of 7.7. This slight elevation contrasts with the broader UK trend, where Dover's profile reveals a distinct mix of crime types shaped by its coastal and urban character. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 36.3% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 — 11% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 19.7% of total crimes at 1.5 per 1,000, also exceeding the UK rate. These figures align with Dover's role as a major coastal town with significant retail and tourism activity, which may contribute to higher rates of public disorder and interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, property crimes accounted for 31.1% of the total, with shoplifting and criminal damage emerging as notable subcategories. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and spring weather, likely influenced patterns of outdoor activity and retail engagement, which may have impacted crime dynamics. However, direct links between these factors and the observed rates, which require further contextual analysis.

April 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Dover's crime profile, most the doubling of vehicle crime compared to March, jumping from 18 to 36 incidents. This 100% increase, though small in absolute terms, is significant given the relatively low base rate and may reflect heightened traffic congestion during the Easter holiday period. Robbery also doubled, rising from one to two incidents. Shoplifting saw a 49.1% increase, with 82 incidents reported — a sharp contrast to the 55 recorded in March. This surge may be linked to retail activity during Easter. Conversely, burglary fell by 19.2%, from 26 to 21 cases, due to seasonal factors or improved security measures. Other crime decreased by 13.9%, from 36 to 31, while drugs-related offences dropped by 11.5%. These fluctuations highlight the volatility of crime patterns in a town with a mix of urban and coastal characteristics. Public order offences were 7% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively stable environment in this category.

Dover's crime rate in April 2025 rose to 7.8 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% increase from the previous month's 7.6. This places the town in a slightly higher position relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, Dover recorded approximately 31 crimes per day in April — a figure that, while modest, reflects the town's population density and economic activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This statistic is particularly useful for residents assessing risk in relation to their community. When compared to the UK average, Dover's violent crime rate was 11% higher, while anti-social behaviour was 13% above the national benchmark. However, categories such as theft from the person and bicycle theft were 100% below UK averages, suggesting effective policing or demographic factors in these areas. The contrast between Dover's elevated rates in violent crime and its lower rates in property theft illustrates the complexity of local crime dynamics, shaped by both geographic and social factors.