Whitfield (Dover) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Whitfield (Dover) reported a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 in April 2025, placing it 27.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure marks a continuation of the area’s historically lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks, though the breakdown of offences reveals shifts in patterns. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27.3% of all reported incidents (9 cases), followed closely by anti-social behaviour (18.2%, 6 cases) and public order offences (18.2%, 6 cases). Public order offences surged to 1.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 85% above the UK average for this category. This increase may be linked to the Easter holiday period, which typically brings heightened community activity and larger gatherings in the area. In contrast, violence and sexual offences saw a significant decline, likely influenced by the school holidays reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, though it is 25% below the UK average. The data also shows that property crimes (11 cases) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (9 cases), suggesting a shift in the balance of crime types. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and increased outdoor activity, may have played a role in shaping these trends. While the overall rate remains low, the sharp rise in public order offences warrants attention from residents and local authorities.

April 2025 witnessed a dramatic 500% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, which now stands at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, is 85% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The rise coincides with the Easter holiday period, a time of increased foot traffic and community events in the area. Meanwhile, shoplifting offences also doubled, climbing from 2 to 4 incidents, placing Whitfield 6% above the UK average for this category. In contrast, violence and sexual offences dropped by 59.1%, from 22 to 9 incidents, a significant decline that may reflect the Easter school holiday reducing opportunities for such crimes. The category of drugs offences also rose sharply, with a 100% increase from 0 to 1 reported incident, though this remains 26% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal activity and localized crime patterns.

Whitfield (Dover) recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 in April 2025, a 15.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a short-term reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day in April, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,867 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, a metric that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Whitfield remains 27.3% below the national rate, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the area’s proximity to Dover’s coastal infrastructure and local policing strategies. However, the month-on-month shifts in specific crime types indicate that underlying factors, such as seasonal events or localized pressures, could be affecting particular categories.