Whitfield (Dover) Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Whitfield (Dover), a built-up area within the coastal town of Dover, recorded a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 48% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continued trend of low crime in the area, which is likely influenced by its relatively small population and proximity to the sea. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34.8% of all incidents), followed by other theft (21.7%) and shoplifting (13.0%). These patterns may be partially explained by the area’s characteristics: as a coastal commuter hub with a mix of residential and retail spaces, it may experience higher rates of violent crime during the evening hours and theft during peak shopping periods. However, the data also shows that violence and sexual offences in Whitfield are 46% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be attributed to local policing strategies or community initiatives. Seasonal factors such as dark evenings, the approach of Christmas, and the timing of Bonfire Night may have influenced crime trends, though the overall rate remained stable compared to previous months. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) further suggests that the area’s built-up nature and proximity to Dover’s urban core may contribute to a more controlled environment for such offences. While the data does not provide evidence of long-term trends, the month’s statistics offer a snapshot of a community that, despite its location, maintains a crime profile significantly lower than the national average.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2023 was the 100% increase in both vehicle crime and public order offences. Vehicle crime, which had not been recorded in October, rose to one incident in November, while public order offences doubled from one to two. These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the proximity to Bonfire Night, which could have increased outdoor activity in public spaces. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3%, from six to one incident, due to heightened police presence or community efforts around local events. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.8% of all crimes, but this rate was 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other theft, which rose by 25%, was 45% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a localised trend that may reflect retail activity during Black Friday.

Whitfield (Dover) recorded a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, marking a 37.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, approximately one crime was reported in Whitfield each day during the month, a figure that may reflect the area’s relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 255 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the local population of 5,867, the monthly exposure to crime remains exceptionally low, even when compared to other parts of the UK. This suggests that residents of Whitfield (Dover) face a crime environment that is markedly safer than both the national average and their own recent past.