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Crime in Ash

Ash had 48 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 117 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 25 Dover areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% above the middle Dover area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

CT3, Dover · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ash

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117crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 25Dover rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 9 Apr 11 May 12 Jun 17 Jul 19 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ash. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1940%
violence1225%
criminal damage1123%
theft24%
other crime24%
burglary12%
public order12%

Ash against Dover

TypeAsh per 1,000Middle Dover areaChange
Violence29.323.3▼ 29%
Burglary2.41.8–
Vehicle crime01–
Anti-social behaviour46.314–
Theft and robbery4.94.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ash117▲ 23%
Stone Cross61.3▲ 16%
Sandwich60.3▲ 24%
Eastry43.8▼ 41%
Woodnesborough26.7▼ 7%
Preston240%
Staple2.2–
See every Dover area ranked on the crime in Dover page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ash a safe area?

Ash had about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 25 Dover areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Ash?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (19), followed by violence (12) and criminal damage (11).