Total Crime Rate
12.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lewisham Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dover Downs & River , and the 17th 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 0PP) in the last 12 months was 12.8 per 1,000 residents and was 66.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lewisham Road (CT17 0PP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 40 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sanctuary Close (11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dove Lea Gardens | — |
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