Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 0.15 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 Bridge, encompassing approximately 93,538 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darwin Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Montagu Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Cameron Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 191 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bridge had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 101 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bridge Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bridge has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Bridge crimes were 191. The crime rate of Bridge in 2024 was 21.13 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridge were around 101 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.48 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Joyden's Wood8 20172 20185 19

Bridge 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bridge in February 2025

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

1. Darwin Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Montagu Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cameron Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shiers Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Henslow Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tumbling Dice Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brunel Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Telford Square (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Bell Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bennett Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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