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Crime in River

River had 110 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 25 Dover areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Dover area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

CT17, Dover · within 0.75 miles of the middle of River

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78.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 25Dover rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 28 Apr 36 May 40 Jun 46 Jul 24 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4440%
anti-social behaviour2624%
criminal damage1211%
shoplifting109%
vehicle crime55%
theft44%
other crime33%
burglary33%

River against Dover

TypeRiver per 1,000Middle Dover areaChange
Violence31.523.3▲ 42%
Burglary2.21.8–
Vehicle crime3.61▼ 55%
Anti-social behaviour18.614▲ 73%
Theft and robbery2.94.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dover178.7▲ 13%
Shepherdswell114.9▲ 188%
Whitfield105.8▲ 12%
River78.9▲ 34%
Temple Ewell73.9▲ 30%
Kearsney54.5▲ 31%
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 River a safe area?

River had about 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 25 Dover areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in River?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (26) and criminal damage (12).