Total Crime Rate
52.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Dover Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne , and the 172nd lowest 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 New Dover Road (CT18 7JL) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 23.6% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 57.1% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 42.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Dover Road (CT18 7JL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cauldham Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sea View Close (3 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 | Theft from the person | Cauldham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cauldham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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