Total Crime Rate
70.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beatrice Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne , and the 143rd highest 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 Beatrice Road (CT18 7LH) in the last 12 months was 70.7 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beatrice Road (CT18 7LH), the main crime hotspot is near Avondale Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lancaster Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elizabeth Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Old Dover Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Capel Street | — |
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