Whitfield (Dover) Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,867, 36 crimes were reported in Whitfield (Dover) during June 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents — 25.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This rate positions the area as significantly safer than the national benchmark, though the distribution of crime types reveals localized patterns. Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) accounted for 27.8% of all crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (8) and criminal damage and arson (8). These figures align with the seasonal context of June, the start of summer in Dover, where tourism begins to rise and the longest days may influence public behaviour. The relatively low overall rate suggests a stable environment, though the prominence of anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes (16 total) indicates ongoing challenges in managing community interactions and asset protection. The area’s proximity to Dover’s coastal tourism infrastructure may contribute to some patterns, such as the sharp increase in vehicle crime, though this will be explored further in the highlights. The crime mix also shows a marked contrast to the UK average: while violence and sexual offences are 49% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour is 21% above and criminal damage and arson are 130% above, reflecting unique local pressures. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that address specific issues without overgeneralizing from the data.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns within Whitfield (Dover), with vehicle crime surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) — a stark rise likely linked to increased summer vehicle usage or unsecured parking in tourist areas. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour doubled from 5 to 10 incidents, suggesting heightened tensions or social activity during the early summer season. This spike in anti-social behaviour, which is 21% above the UK average, contrasts with a 75% drop in shoplifting (from 4 to 1) and a 50% reduction in public order offences (from 2 to 1), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or fewer incidents of alcohol-fuelled disputes. Violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3% (from 12 to 8), remaining 49% below the UK average — a trend consistent with the area’s lower overall crime rate. The breakdown also reveals that criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) are 130% above the UK average, indicating a persistent local issue that may require targeted community engagement or environmental interventions. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Whitfield, where specific categories — such as vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour — demand closer attention from local authorities.

The crime rate in Whitfield (Dover) for June 2024 (6.1 per 1,000 residents) was 2.7% lower than the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight decline in overall criminal activity. Over the course of 30 days, this translated to approximately 1 crime per day — a figure that, while modest, underscores the continuous presence of criminal activity in a built-up area of Dover. When scaled to the population, this means that over the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. Comparing this to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Whitfield’s rate highlights its relative safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals areas for improvement. For instance, the area’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 21% above the UK average, suggesting that community-based initiatives may need to be strengthened. Conversely, the lower rates of violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) offer some reassurance. These comparisons illustrate that while the area is safer than the UK average, targeted efforts are needed to address the specific challenges highlighted by the data.