Total Crime Rate
25.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Cliff area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Buckland , and the 66th 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 East Cliff (CT16 1HS) in the last 12 months was 25.9 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% lower than the Buckland average (102.4 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 , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Cliff (CT16 1HS), the main crime hotspot is near Escape Lane. Police recorded 65 crimes here, including 44 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Buckland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Escape Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Escape Lane | Under investigation |
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