Crime in Whitfield (Dover): statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Whitfield (Dover) in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whitfield (Dover) at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitfield (Dover)
- Types of crime in Whitfield (Dover)
- Whitfield (Dover) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Whitfield (Dover)
- Streets with the most crime in Whitfield (Dover)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitfield (Dover)
- Population and deprivation in Whitfield (Dover)
- Questions about crime in Whitfield (Dover)
- About this data
448 crimes were recorded in Whitfield (Dover) in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 110 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Whitfield (Dover) has the 822nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitfield (Dover) | Dover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 448 | 10,455 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.2 | 87.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,573 | 119,768 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitfield (Dover) was highest in the year to July 2018 (599 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (423). Over the whole period it fell 25%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 448 | 68.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 473 | 72.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 453 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 440 | 66.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 534 | 81.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 423 | 64.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 525 | 79.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 539 | 82.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 599 | 91.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitfield (Dover) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+37%) and criminal damage and arson (+29%). The largest falls were in public order (-43%) and violence and sexual offences (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 16.7 | 0.49 | -43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 15.2 | 0.99 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 11.1 | 1.34 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 6.8 | 1.01 | +29% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.9 | 0.93 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +5% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +75% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -43% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 0.47 | +120% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.37 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitfield (Dover)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitfield (Dover)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitfield (Dover)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitfield (Dover)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitfield (Dover)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitfield (Dover)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitfield (Dover)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitfield (Dover)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitfield (Dover)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitfield (Dover)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whitfield (Dover)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitfield (Dover)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitfield (Dover)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whitfield (Dover)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whitfield (Dover) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Whitfield (Dover), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitfield (Dover).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 5,535 | 150.3 | +121% |
| Deal | 1,776 | 61.5 | -10% |
| Aylesham | 487 | 75.4 | +11% |
| Hawkinge | 448 | 51.6 | -24% |
| Folkestone | 6,634 | 122.8 | +80% |
| Hythe | 630 | 46.1 | -32% |
| Canterbury | 9,687 | 167.3 | +145% |
| Ramsgate | 5,792 | 135.4 | +99% |
1 areas within Whitfield (Dover), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Whitfield had the highest rate (68.2 per 1,000) and Whitfield the lowest (68.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitfield | Neighbourhood | 6,573 | 448 | 68.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Whitfield (Dover) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Harvest Road | 23 |
| On or near Elysium Park Close | 22 |
| On or near Red Kite Road | 20 |
| On or near Honeywood Parkway | 20 |
| On or near Fitness Fields | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Sparrowhawk Way | 13 |
| On or near Grace Meadow | 12 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitfield (Dover) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 33.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 22.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 6.0% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Whitfield (Dover) has an estimated population of 6,573. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitfield (Dover) sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Whitfield (Dover) a safe place to live?
Whitfield (Dover) recorded 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Whitfield (Dover)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Whitfield (Dover) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitfield (Dover) was down 5% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 473 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitfield (Dover)?
Whitfield (Dover) is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Whitfield (Dover). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.