Total Crime Rate
3.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lydia Road area has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Middle Deal , and the 2nd 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 Lydia Road (CT14 9JX) in the last 12 months was 3.3 per 1,000 residents and was 95.8% lower than the Middle Deal average (78.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
In the area around Lydia Road (CT14 9JX), the main crime hotspot is near Cross Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 16 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 | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Court Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Walmer | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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