Crime Rates at Elmton Lane, Eythorne, Dover, CT15 4AR

Elmton Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell , and the 118th highest crime rate of 362 local areas in Dover .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Elmton Lane (CT15 4AR) in the last 12 months was 81.0 per 1,000 residents and was 25.7% higher than the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell average (64.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 50.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elmton Lane (CT15 4AR), the main crime hotspot is near Wigmore Wood. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.