Crime Rate in Darenth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darenth

The total recorded crimes in Darenth, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darenth crime rate of 21.21 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 Darenth, encompassing approximately 1,791 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Darenth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hill Rise with total crimes: 6
  • St Lukes Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Darenth?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Darenth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 320 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Darenth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Darenth had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 295 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Darenth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darenth Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Darenth has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 21.21 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Darenth crimes were 320. The crime rate of Darenth in 2024 was 178.64 (year) or 14.89 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darenth were around 295 crimes with yearly crime rate of 164.68 (year) or 13.72 (month) ranking 17 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
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
Bridge14 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood8 20172 20185 19

Darenth 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 Burglary (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202412
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

High Crime Locations Darenth in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Hill Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
3. St Lukes Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Green Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Darenth Road South (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Court Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Darenth Road South (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Darenth Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Darenth Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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