Total Crime Rate
26.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lewisham Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dover Downs & River , and the 71st 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 Lewisham Road (CT17 0PA) in the last 12 months was 26.5 per 1,000 residents and was 30.8% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lewisham Road (CT17 0PA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 40 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lower Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dover Downs & River| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dove Lea Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Byllan Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Spinney | Under investigation |
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