Whitfield Dover Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Whitfield (Dover), a built-up area within the coastal town of Dover, recorded a crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2023, placing it 5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of local dynamics and seasonal factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.7% of all reported incidents—36.7% of the total 49 crimes. This category alone was 13% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area’s proximity to Dover’s town centre and the influx of students and commuters. Public order offences, though less frequent, surged to 94% above the UK average, with 7 incidents recorded. This spike could be attributed to the start of the academic year, as freshers’ week and back-to-school activities heighten social interactions in public spaces. Other theft and anti-social behaviour also contributed to the crime mix, though the latter fell 48% below the UK average. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: as September marks the transition from summer to autumn, the shortening days and cooler temperatures may influence criminal activity, with shoplifting and vehicle crime showing opposing trends. These patterns suggest a need for targeted policing and community engagement during this period, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or vulnerable infrastructure.

September 2023 saw a stark 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 1 to 4. This surge, coupled with a 100% jump in both burglary and vehicle crime, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 40%, from 5 to 3, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity. Public order offences—94% above the UK average—were the most striking deviation, with 7 incidents recorded. This category’s sharp rise may correlate with the start of the academic year, as university freshers and back-to-school activities increase foot traffic in public spaces. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 20%, though it remained below the UK average by 48%. For residents, the 36.0% monthly increase in overall crime rate underscores the need for vigilance during the transition from summer to autumn, a period often marked by social gatherings and increased community interaction.

Whitfield (Dover) recorded a crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2023, marking a 36.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000. This rise places the area above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against Dover’s broader population of 5867, highlights the localised impact of crime. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is modest, the disproportionate rise in certain categories—such as public order crimes—may indicate specific pressures on community safety. These figures, though not directly comparable to national daily averages, offer a snapshot of how local patterns diverge from the UK-wide trend.