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 July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bean & Village Park crime rate of 10.46 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bean & Village Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moore Close with total crimes: 7
  • St Margarets Close with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Dartford.

    • 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 areas in the Dartford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bean & Village Park has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 10.46 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bean & Village Park)CrimesRank (Bean & Village Park)CrimesRank (Bean & Village Park)
Stone Castle230 12,585 12,174 1
Town150 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill116 41,491 2963 5
Stone House130 31,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe114 5976 51,114 4
Burnham46 12741 6777 6
Princes73 6673 8709 7
Greenhithe & Knockhall62 7658 9527 9
Newtown57 10637 10589 8
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet60 8427 12409 10
Ebbsfleet58 9439 11282 18
Brent53 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross24 18388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley31 13324 16369 14
Darenth30 14320 17295 17
West Hill27 16371 15343 15
Heath24 17287 18322 16
Joyden's Wood9 20172 20185 19
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

Bean & Village Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20259
April 202510
March 20255
February 202523
January 202514
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 202419
August 202440

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20259
April 202527
March 202514
February 202510
January 202521
December 202417
November 202417
October 202416
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 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
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20249

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 2 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

High Crime Locations Bean & Village Park in July 2025

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

1. Moore Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. St Margarets Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Powell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B255 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Turner Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Paddock (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Darenth Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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