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Crime in Temple Ewell

Temple Ewell had 74 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 73.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 25 Dover areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Dover area. Its figures are pushed up because it sits next to the city centre, where visitors and workers outnumber residents. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

CT16, Dover · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Temple Ewell

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73.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 25Dover rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 14 Apr 30 May 26 Jun 31 Jul 17 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3142%
anti-social behaviour1419%
shoplifting1014%
criminal damage79%
theft34%
burglary34%
drugs23%
public order23%

Temple Ewell against Dover

TypeTemple Ewell per 1,000Middle Dover areaChange
Violence30.923.3▲ 72%
Burglary31.8–
Vehicle crime11–
Anti-social behaviour1414▲ 40%
Theft and robbery34.1–

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 Temple Ewell a safe area?

Temple Ewell had about 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 25 Dover areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence. Its figures include part of the busy city centre.

What is the most common crime in Temple Ewell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (31), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and shoplifting (10).