Crime Rate in Brent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brent

The total recorded crimes in Brent, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brent crime rate of 3.14 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 Brent, encompassing approximately 10,842 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gore Road with total crimes: 6
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fleet Dale Parade with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brent?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Brent demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 425 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brent recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brent had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 391 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brent recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, Brent has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brent Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Brent has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 5.81 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Brent crimes were 425. The crime rate of Brent in 2024 was 95.18 (year) or 7.93 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brent were around 391 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.21 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking 12 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
Bean & Village Park49 6682 7403 11
Princes49 7673 8709 7
Greenhithe & Knockhall32 14658 9527 9
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet32 13427 12409 10
Darenth38 10320 17295 17
Ebbsfleet32 12439 11282 18
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

Brent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202515
December 202418
November 202414
October 202425
September 202418
August 202416
July 202412
June 202418
May 202413
April 20246
March 202414

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20243
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Brent in February 2025

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

1. Gore Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Fleet Dale Parade (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Chaucer Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Dorchester Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Oaklands Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Oakwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Teynham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Clearwater Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Weardale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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