Crime Rate in Darenth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darenth

The total recorded crimes in Darenth, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darenth crime rate of 16.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Darenth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Lordswood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Green Street with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Dartford.

    • 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 areas in the Dartford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Darenth has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 16.75 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darenth)CrimesRank (Darenth)CrimesRank (Darenth)
Stone Castle230 12,585 12,174 1
Town150 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill116 41,491 2963 5
Stone House130 31,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe114 5976 51,114 4
Burnham46 12741 6777 6
Princes73 6673 8709 7
Bean & Village Park30 15682 7403 11
Greenhithe & Knockhall62 7658 9527 9
Newtown57 10637 10589 8
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet60 8427 12409 10
Ebbsfleet58 9439 11282 18
Brent53 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross24 18388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley31 13324 16369 14
West Hill27 16371 15343 15
Heath24 17287 18322 16
Joyden's Wood9 20172 20185 19
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

Darenth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 202513
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20259
April 202513
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202412
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
August 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Darenth in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lordswood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Green Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Lukes Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Darenth Road South (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Darenth Road South (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stevens Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Green Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Langlands Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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