Dover, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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45%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Dover crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Dover crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Dover crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Dover crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Dover_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,306 (estimate)	2,456	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.9	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	28.2	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	51.8	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	303.5	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	526 (estimate)	391	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	355.3	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,447.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	261.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,780 (estimate)	2,065	1,917

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Dover crime map

The Dover crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Dover as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Dover crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Dover crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Dover crime rates are 45% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Dover are 45% higher than the national average
In Dover you have a 1 in 31 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Dover is safer than 13% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Dover has decreased by 3%

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Daily Crime In Dover (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Dover

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Dover is 1 in 191

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Dover is 1 in 36

The chance of being a victim of crime in Dover is 1 in 31

Year Over Year Crime In Dover (per 100,000 people)

Dover police department

Item	Dover	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.8	3.3

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Grifton, NC	2,873	207	1,092	1,299
Trenton, NC	256	498	2,628	3,125
Cove City, NC	607	501	2,644	3,145
Pollocksville, NC	282	508	2,681	3,189
Hookerton, NC	645	571	3,015	3,586
Kinston, NC	20,173	897	3,807	4,704
Dover, NC	283	526	2,780	3,306

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ryegate, MT	283	636	2,641	3,277
Indiahoma, OK	283	581	3,014	3,595
Maplewood Park, OH	283	380	2,246	2,626
Buncombe, IL	283	467	2,594	3,061
Chester, NE	283	332	2,850	3,181
Dover, NC	283	526	2,780	3,306

Source: The Dover, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.