Total Crime Rate
69.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Queens Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne , and the 147th 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 Queens Avenue (CT17 9PU) in the last 12 months was 69.8 per 1,000 residents and was 64.6% higher than the Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne average (42.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 57.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queens Avenue (CT17 9PU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Malmains Road, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Queens Avenue (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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