Dover Crime Map — Nanaimo, British Columbia

Dover, Nanaimo recorded 56 crime incidents in 2021, representing 6.2% of the city's total. Theft was the leading category, with 25 reports, followed by mischief (16) and theft from vehicles (12).

56
Mapped incidents
6.2%
Share of Nanaimo incidents
Theft
Top category
25 incidents
2021-01-20 to 2021-03-21
Data window

Incident mix in Dover

Theft 25
44.6% of Dover incidents
28.6% of Dover incidents
21.4% of Dover incidents
3.6% of Dover incidents
1.8% of Dover incidents

Crime in Dover

Dover, a neighbourhood in Nanaimo, British Columbia, recorded 56 incidents between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021. This figure represents 6.2% of Nanaimo's total incidents during the same period.

The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents in Dover, offering insight into the types of crimes that occurred in the area during this timeframe.

Data coverage

The data covers a two-month period in early 2021, capturing incidents from January 20 to March 21. It is important to note that neighbourhood boundaries may vary year to year, which can impact comparisons over time.

Category breakdown

The leading categories of incidents in Dover were theft, with 25 occurrences, and mischief, with 16. Theft from vehicle was also notable, with 12 incidents. Together, these three categories account for 91% of the neighbourhood's total incidents.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Dover's incident profile is heavily weighted toward property-related crimes, with theft and mischief making up the vast majority of reports. Compared to nearby Downtown (180 incidents) and Northfield (102 incidents), Dover's total is significantly lower, suggesting a quieter period in terms of reported incidents. The absence of violent crimes in this dataset is also notable.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about crime in Dover

How many incidents were reported in Dover during this period?

There were 56 incidents reported in Dover between January 20, 2021, and March 21, 2021.

What were the most common types of incidents in Dover?

The most common incidents were theft (25), mischief (16), and theft from vehicle (12).

How does Dover compare to other neighbourhoods in Nanaimo?

Dover had fewer incidents than nearby Downtown (180) and Northfield (102), accounting for 6.2% of Nanaimo's total incidents.

Were there any violent crimes reported in Dover during this period?

No violent crimes were reported in Dover during this period.

Sources

Data sourced from the BC open-data portal.

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