Total Crime Rate
22.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Owen Square area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Middle Deal , and the 55th lowest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Owen Square (CT14 7TH) in the last 12 months was 22.8 per 1,000 residents and was 70.9% lower than the Middle Deal average (78.2 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Owen Square (CT14 7TH), the main crime hotspot is near Freemen'S Way. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Middle Deal| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Owen Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Telegraph Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Winchester Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Freemen'S Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Churchill Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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