Safety in Dover

Dover in South East scores 44/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

4,821

Rate per 1,000

166.1

1-year trend

-4.4%

3-year trend

-15.4%

5-year trend

-17.7%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

39

Per 1,000 residents

1.3

Data last updated: 15 August 2026