Crime Rate in Dartford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dartford

The total recorded crimes in Dartford, Dartford in January 2025 are around 1,010 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dartford crime rate of 8.65 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (358) incidents (-4.02% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (163) incidents (-30.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (88) incidents (-16.98% decrease)
Dartford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 128
  • Laurence Rise with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

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 (184 crimes), and the safest, Bridge (11 crimes), is 173 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Dartford.

Similarly, the area of Stone & Crossways (208 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Heath (19 crimes), with a difference of 189 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Dartford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stone Castle184
Town97
Temple Hill95
Stone House90
Swanscombe82

Safest Wards:

Ebbsfleet26
Maypole & Leyton Cross22
Joyden's Wood18
Heath12
Bridge11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stone & Crossways208
Central Dartford & West Hill151
Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe107
Temple Hill & Marshes105
Newtown101

Safest Areas:

Joydens Wood36
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet35
Tree Estate33
Wilmington & Hawley28
Heath19

Dartford Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Dartford has recorded 1,010 crimes with crime rate of 8.65 ranking 83th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Sevenoaks618 129,267 119,149 12
Tonbridge and Malling738 109,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells612 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford883 912,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe765 810,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,427 520,408 517,055 7
Dover905 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,246 617,254 616,993 5
Swale1,304 417,812 416,687 4
Gravesham929 213,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,337 119,161 118,027 1

Dartford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 443 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 55.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202446
November 202442
October 202459
September 202444
August 202466
July 202444
June 202496

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422

A total of 283 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202533
December 202433
November 202422
October 202432
September 202431
August 202442
July 202418
June 202472

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202415
November 202414
October 202411
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 317 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202416
November 202427
October 202447
September 202436
August 202444
July 202436
June 202472

A total of 3344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 418.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 694 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025358
December 2024373
November 2024350
October 2024424
September 2024385
August 2024393
July 2024367
June 2024694

A total of 645 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 80.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202478
November 202488
October 202471
September 202457
August 202476
July 202471
June 2024146

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202411
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202416
July 20248
June 20248

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 202422

A total of 310 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202432
November 202456
October 202432
September 202444
August 202429
July 202426
June 202456

A total of 730 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 91.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202588
December 2024106
November 202477
October 202466
September 202478
August 202498
July 202477
June 2024140

A total of 1281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 160.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202584
December 2024104
November 2024131
October 2024136
September 2024118
August 2024196
July 2024180
June 2024332

A total of 1505 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 188.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025163
December 2024235
November 2024180
October 2024170
September 2024121
August 2024150
July 2024150
June 2024336

A total of 856 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 107.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202588
December 202490
November 2024101
October 2024115
September 202485
August 2024117
July 202478
June 2024182

High Crime Locations Dartford in January 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total128
Shoplifting102
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
2. Laurence Rise (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences16
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
4. Moore Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. William Mundy Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Public order4
6. Gunn Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

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