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Crime in Walmer

Walmer had 515 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 25 Dover areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle Dover area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

CT14, Dover · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Walmer

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72.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 25Dover rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common209 in 3 months

Month by month

137 Mar 131 Apr 131 May 102 Jun 203 Jul 210 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20941%
anti-social behaviour12524%
criminal damage5911%
theft347%
vehicle crime194%
public order183%
burglary133%
other crime122%

Walmer against Dover

TypeWalmer per 1,000Middle Dover areaChange
Violence29.523.3▲ 23%
Burglary1.81.8–
Vehicle crime2.71–
Anti-social behaviour17.614▲ 47%
Theft and robbery6.14.1▲ 23%

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%
Kingsdown38.7▲ 36%
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 Walmer a safe area?

Walmer had about 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 25 Dover areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walmer?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (209), followed by anti-social behaviour (125) and criminal damage (59).