Total Crime Rate
17.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Downside Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dover Downs & River , and the 33rd 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 Downside Road (CT16 3NS) in the last 12 months was 17.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.5% lower than the Dover Downs & River average (38.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Downside Road (CT16 3NS), the main crime hotspot is near Archer'S Court Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Archer'S Court Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Joyes Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joyes Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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