Total Crime Rate
63.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alkham Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dover Downs & River , and the 171st highest crime rate of 365 local areas in Dover .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Alkham Road (CT16 3EB) in the last 12 months was 63.2 per 1,000 residents and was 65.2% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 37.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alkham Road (CT16 3EB), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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