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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Learn moreA 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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Key takeaways
- Dover's overall crime rate ran well below the cited national rate.
- Real neighborhood-level variation exists, with the southeast generally considered safest.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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