Total Crime Rate
13.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Central Boulevard area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell , and the 22nd 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 Central Boulevard (CT3 3FF) in the last 12 months was 13.4 per 1,000 residents and was 77.5% lower than the Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell average (59.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 10.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Central Boulevard (CT3 3FF), the main crime hotspot is near Cripps Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cordale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Winder Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cordale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cordale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorman Avenue North | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dorman Avenue North | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dorman Avenue North | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buckle Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cripps Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Windermere Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cripps Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pit Head Drive | — |
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