Crime Rate in Dartford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dartford

The total recorded crimes in Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 1,141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dartford crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Dartford, encompassing approximately 116,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (386) incidents (1.31% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (189) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (156) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Dartford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 164
  • Laurence Rise with total crimes: 16
  • Birch Place with total crimes: 11

Dartford Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Dartford?

To understand the safety of Dartford, we need to analyze Dartford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Dartford has recorded 14,503 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 124.22 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 64 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 12,932 crimes with a crime rate of 110.76, ranking it 95 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Dartford reported a higher crime volume than the Kent average, with 14,503 crimes compared to 13,931. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Dartford recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dartford had fewer crimes than the Kent average, with 12,932 crimes compared to 13,095. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Dartford recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Dartford is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Dartford has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dartford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stone Castle (219 crimes), and the safest, Joyden's Wood (11 crimes), is 208 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Dartford.

Similarly, the area of Stone & Crossways (241 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wilmington & Hawley (27 crimes), with a difference of 214 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dartford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stone Castle219
Town105
Temple Hill102
Stone House98
Princes88

Safest Wards:

Heath25
Bean & Village Park23
Bridge16
West Hill15
Joyden's Wood11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stone & Crossways241
Central Dartford & West Hill154
Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe147
Temple Hill & Marshes122
Newtown102

Safest Areas:

Joydens Wood43
Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone40
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet30
Heath27
Wilmington & Hawley27

Dartford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dartford has recorded 1,141 crimes with crime rate of 9.77 ranking 87th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Dartford crimes were 14,503. The crime rate of Dartford in 2024 was 124.22 (year) or 10.35 (month) ranking it 64 danzarous in the UK. Dartford ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dartford were around 12,932 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.76 (year) or 9.23 (month) ranking 95 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Dartford ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Dartford

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks686 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling826 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells700 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford951 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe825 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,600 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,098 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,569 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,560 517,812 416,687 4
Gravesham911 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,583 219,161 118,027 1

Dartford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (386 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (189 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (381 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (238 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (424 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (178 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 355 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 187 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (358 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (163 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 373 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 235 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (350 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (180 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (424 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (170 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (385 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (121 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (393 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (196 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 367 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 180 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (694 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (336 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 395 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202531
February 202521
January 202533
December 202433
November 202422
October 202432
September 202431
August 202442
July 202418
June 202472

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 202422

A total of 522 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202564
March 202570
February 202542
January 202535
December 202432
November 202456
October 202432
September 202444
August 202429
July 202426
June 202456

A total of 1258 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025109
April 2025100
March 2025104
February 202589
January 202588
December 202490
November 2024101
October 2024115
September 202485
August 2024117
July 202478
June 2024182

A total of 4890 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 407.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 694 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025386
April 2025381
March 2025424
February 2025355
January 2025358
December 2024373
November 2024350
October 2024424
September 2024385
August 2024393
July 2024367
June 2024694

A total of 460 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202531
March 202538
February 202543
January 202539
December 202416
November 202427
October 202447
September 202436
August 202444
July 202436
June 202472

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422

A total of 893 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202558
March 202574
February 202564
January 202558
December 202478
November 202488
October 202471
September 202457
August 202476
July 202471
June 2024146

A total of 621 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202539
March 202550
February 202533
January 202546
December 202446
November 202442
October 202459
September 202444
August 202466
July 202444
June 202496

A total of 1881 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025182
March 2025147
February 2025115
January 202584
December 2024104
November 2024131
October 2024136
September 2024118
August 2024196
July 2024180
June 2024332

A total of 122 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202515
February 20259
January 20256
December 202411
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202416
July 20248
June 20248

A total of 2297 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 191.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025189
April 2025238
March 2025178
February 2025187
January 2025163
December 2024235
November 2024180
October 2024170
September 2024121
August 2024150
July 2024150
June 2024336

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 202415
November 202414
October 202411
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 966 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202556
March 202560
February 202565
January 202588
December 2024106
November 202477
October 202466
September 202478
August 202498
July 202477
June 2024140

High Crime Locations Dartford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dartford postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total164
Shoplifting128
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
Other crime2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
2. Laurence Rise (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft1
3. Birch Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Vauxhall Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Drugs2
Burglary1
5. Lowfield Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Other theft1
6. Moore Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1

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