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 May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bean & Village Park crime rate of 8.02 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bean & Village Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moore Close with total crimes: 11
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Foxwood Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Bean & Village Park has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 8.02 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bean & Village Park)CrimesRank (Bean & Village Park)CrimesRank (Bean & Village Park)
Stone Castle219 12,585 12,174 1
Town105 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill102 31,491 2963 5
Stone House98 41,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe80 6976 51,114 4
Princes88 5673 8709 7
Burnham51 8741 6777 6
Ebbsfleet67 7439 11282 18
Newtown41 10637 10589 8
Greenhithe & Knockhall49 9658 9527 9
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet30 12427 12409 10
Maypole & Leyton Cross41 11388 14377 13
Brent25 15425 13391 12
Darenth28 13320 17295 17
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley27 14324 16369 14
West Hill15 19371 15343 15
Heath25 16287 18322 16
Bridge16 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood11 20172 20185 19

Bean & Village Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20255
February 202523
January 202514
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 202419
August 202440
July 202415
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202527
March 202514
February 202510
January 202521
December 202417
November 202417
October 202416
September 202420
August 202417
July 202413
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

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

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Moore Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Foxwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Gore Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Darenth Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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