Crime Rate in Bean & Village Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bean & Village Park

The total recorded crimes in Bean & Village Park, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bean & Village Park crime rate of 17.08 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 Bean & Village Park, encompassing approximately 2,868 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bean & Village Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moore Close with total crimes: 12
  • Powell Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bean & Village Park?

To understand the safety of Bean & Village Park, we need to analyze Bean & Village Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Bean & Village Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 682 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bean & Village Park witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bean & Village Park had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 403 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bean & Village Park recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, Bean & Village Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bean & Village Park Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bean & Village Park has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 17.08 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Bean & Village Park crimes were 682. The crime rate of Bean & Village Park in 2024 was 237.72 (year) or 19.81 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bean & Village Park were around 403 crimes with yearly crime rate of 140.47 (year) or 11.71 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)
Stone Castle231 12,585 12,174 1
Town75 41,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill130 21,491 2963 5
Stone House77 31,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe49 8976 51,114 4
Newtown52 5637 10589 8
Burnham41 9741 6777 6
Princes49 7673 8709 7
Greenhithe & Knockhall32 14658 9527 9
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet32 13427 12409 10
Darenth38 10320 17295 17
Ebbsfleet32 12439 11282 18
Brent34 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross14 19388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley26 17324 16369 14
West Hill29 15371 15343 15
Heath27 16287 18322 16
Bridge14 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood8 20172 20185 19

Bean & Village Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202514
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 202419
August 202440
July 202415
June 202452
May 202422
April 202414
March 202425

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202521
December 202417
November 202417
October 202416
September 202420
August 202417
July 202413
June 202418
May 202414
April 202418
March 202419

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
April 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bean & Village Park in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bean & Village Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Moore Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Powell Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Paddock (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Drudgeon Way (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wood Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wood Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Turner Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Gore Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. The Green (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sinclair Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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