Crime Rate in Burnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burnham

The total recorded crimes in Burnham, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burnham crime rate of 4.57 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 Burnham, encompassing approximately 11,166 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Burnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Mundy Way with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Burnham?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Burnham reported a higher crime volume than the Dartford average, with 741 crimes compared to 725. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burnham witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Burnham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dartford average, with 777 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burnham witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, Burnham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Burnham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burnham has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.57 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Burnham crimes were 741. The crime rate of Burnham in 2024 was 66.36 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burnham were around 777 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.58 (year) or 5.80 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burnham)CrimesRank (Burnham)CrimesRank (Burnham)
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
Bean & Village Park23 17682 7403 11
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

Burnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 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 (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202518
March 20257
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 202421
July 202417
June 202424
May 202423

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202514
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202410
October 202418
September 20249
August 202419
July 202410
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Burnham in May 2025

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

1. William Mundy Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Allium Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kenwyn Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Approach (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shirley Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Burnham Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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