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Crime in Aylesham

Aylesham had 196 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 25 Dover areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Dover area. Crime was up 36% on the three months before.

CT3, Dover · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Aylesham

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89.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 25Dover rank1st is the highest rate
+36%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common70 in 3 months

Month by month

59 Mar 40 Apr 45 May 71 Jun 69 Jul 56 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Aylesham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7036%
anti-social behaviour6935%
criminal damage126%
shoplifting105%
public order84%
theft74%
vehicle crime63%
other crime63%

Aylesham against Dover

TypeAylesham per 1,000Middle Dover areaChange
Violence31.923.3▲ 6%
Burglary1.81.8–
Vehicle crime2.71–
Anti-social behaviour31.514▲ 130%
Theft and robbery3.24.1▼ 30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shepherdswell114.9▲ 188%
Aylesham89.4▲ 36%
Elvington71.8▲ 78%
Nonington28.90%
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 Aylesham a safe area?

Aylesham had about 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 25 Dover areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Aylesham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (70), followed by anti-social behaviour (69) and criminal damage (12).