Crime & Safety in Dover

Dover's crime data ran genuinely, substantially favorable this pass, and this record discloses the specific figures directly.

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A genuinely favorable crime picture

Dover's cited overall crime rate (~10.99 per 1,000) ran well below a cited national rate (~33.37 per 1,000), with a particularly low violent-crime rate (~0.46 per 1,000).

Real neighborhood-level variation

The southeast part of Dover is generally considered safest, with a cited victim-risk range of approximately 1-in-25 (central) to 1-in-54 (southeast).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.