Total Crime Rate
29.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Dover Road area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wincheap , and the 130th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Canterbury .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Dover Road (CT1 3EJ) in the last 12 months was 29.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.0% lower than the Wincheap average (128.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -95.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Dover Road (CT1 3EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Appledown Way. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wincheap| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Appledown Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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