Crime Rate in Dartford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dartford

The total recorded crimes in Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 1,334 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dartford crime rate of 11.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (464) incidents (28.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (213) incidents (17.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (203) incidents (14.04% increase)
Dartford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 138
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 23
  • Laurence Rise with total crimes: 20

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 (230 crimes), and the safest, Joyden's Wood (9 crimes), is 221 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Dartford.

Similarly, the area of Stone & Crossways (268 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wilmington & Hawley (27 crimes), with a difference of 241 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dartford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stone Castle230
Town150
Stone House130
Temple Hill116
Swanscombe114

Safest Wards:

West Hill27
Heath24
Maypole & Leyton Cross24
Bridge10
Joyden's Wood9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stone & Crossways268
Central Dartford & West Hill196
Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe155
Temple Hill & Marshes142
Newtown121

Safest Areas:

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet60
Bean, Darenth & Sutton at Hone46
Heath29
Joydens Wood28
Wilmington & Hawley27

Dartford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dartford has recorded 1,334 crimes with crime rate of 11.43 ranking 65th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks755 139,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling831 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells778 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford1,081 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe931 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,781 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,088 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,780 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,664 517,812 416,687 4
Gravesham1,008 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,816 219,161 118,027 1

Dartford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 464 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 213 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (360 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (181 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 368 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202518
May 202535
April 202525
March 202531
February 202521
January 202533
December 202433
November 202422
October 202432
September 202431
August 202442

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 202510
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 513 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202538
May 202536
April 202564
March 202570
February 202542
January 202535
December 202432
November 202456
October 202432
September 202444
August 202429

A total of 1191 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 202581
May 2025109
April 2025100
March 2025104
February 202589
January 202588
December 202490
November 2024101
October 2024115
September 202485
August 2024117

A total of 4653 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 387.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025464
June 2025360
May 2025386
April 2025381
March 2025424
February 2025355
January 2025358
December 2024373
November 2024350
October 2024424
September 2024385
August 2024393

A total of 401 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202521
May 202531
April 202531
March 202538
February 202543
January 202539
December 202416
November 202427
October 202447
September 202436
August 202444

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 815 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202567
May 202552
April 202558
March 202574
February 202564
January 202558
December 202478
November 202488
October 202471
September 202457
August 202476

A total of 586 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202543
May 202556
April 202539
March 202550
February 202533
January 202546
December 202446
November 202442
October 202459
September 202444
August 202466

A total of 1763 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025213
June 2025181
May 2025156
April 2025182
March 2025147
February 2025115
January 202584
December 2024104
November 2024131
October 2024136
September 2024118
August 2024196

A total of 127 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202510
April 20255
March 202515
February 20259
January 20256
December 202411
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 2192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 182.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025203
June 2025178
May 2025189
April 2025238
March 2025178
February 2025187
January 2025163
December 2024235
November 2024180
October 2024170
September 2024121
August 2024150

A total of 116 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 875 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202557
May 202555
April 202556
March 202560
February 202565
January 202588
December 2024106
November 202477
October 202466
September 202478
August 202498

High Crime Locations Dartford in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total138
Shoplifting103
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order8
Vehicle crime6
Other crime6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Burglary1
2. The Oaks (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson4
3. Laurence Rise (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences15
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
4. Woodward Terrace (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting17
Robbery1
5. Cadogan Avenue (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft2
Public order1

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