Total Crime Rate
101.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elysium Park Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dover Downs & River , and the 99th highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elysium Park Close (CT16 2FJ) in the last 12 months was 101.0 per 1,000 residents and was 164.1% higher than the Dover Downs & River average (38.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 60.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elysium Park Close (CT16 2FJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hirst Close. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dover Downs & River| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Aspen Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elysium Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Green Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hirst Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Monks Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Aspen Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elysium Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Peverell Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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