Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherry Waye area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell , and the 97th 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 Cherry Waye (CT15 4BT) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 43.4% lower than the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell average (59.3 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 Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherry Waye (CT15 4BT), the main crime hotspot is near Willow Waye. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | New Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Willow Waye | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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