Chalk vs Dover Downs & River
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chalk vs Dover Downs & River Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chalk safer than Dover Downs & River?
Chalk has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Dover Downs & River has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 24 crimes. Dover Downs & River scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chalk vs Dover Downs & River?
Chalk shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dover Downs & River shows +140% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chalk and Dover Downs & River?
In Chalk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Dover Downs & River, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chalk and Dover Downs & River?
Chalk recorded 46 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dover Downs & River recorded 5. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Chalk vs Dover Downs & River?
Violent crime in Chalk totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Dover Downs & River. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chalk and Dover Downs & River in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chalk recorded 182 crimes (now 229, a change of +25.8%). Dover Downs & River recorded 10 crimes previously (now 24, +140%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalk and Dover Downs & River?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Chalk has a resolution rate of 36.9% and Dover Downs & River has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chalk and Dover Downs & River?
Chalk falls within the Kent Police boundary. Dover Downs & River is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Chalk and Dover Downs & River?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Chalk or Dover Downs & River on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalk and Dover Downs & River. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.