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Crime in Sholden

Sholden had 129 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 69 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 25 Dover areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Dover area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

CT14, Dover · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sholden

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69crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 25Dover rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common65 in 3 months

Month by month

37 Mar 33 Apr 27 May 30 Jun 42 Jul 57 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6550%
anti-social behaviour2318%
criminal damage1411%
vehicle crime97%
public order86%
other crime54%
theft22%
burglary22%

Sholden against Dover

TypeSholden per 1,000Middle Dover areaChange
Violence34.823.3▲ 23%
Burglary1.11.8–
Vehicle crime4.81–
Anti-social behaviour12.314▲ 64%
Theft and robbery1.64.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Deal77.2▲ 29%
Walmer72.6▲ 29%
Sholden69▲ 33%
Worth13.8–
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 Sholden a safe area?

Sholden had about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 25 Dover areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sholden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (65), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and criminal damage (14).