WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Darenth, Dartford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Darenth, localized within Dartford.

Total Crimes

45
trending_down -2.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

124.56per 1k
trending_up +4.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

3,091

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting16
Violence & Sexual Offences10
Anti-social Behaviour5
Vehicle Crime4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Other Crime2
Drug Offences2
Public Order1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 16Vehicle crime: 1
17
On or near St Lukes Close Map
Other crime: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Green Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Stevens Close Map
Drugs: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Hill Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Langlands Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Darenth Road South Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Green Street Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Ridgeway Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Darenth Hill Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Local Rank

#17safest in Dartford

National Safety

Top 8%Riskiest

City Average

103.98per 1k

Local Policing

Darenth

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Local Priorities

Fly tipping.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

Road safety.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL16

Ward Surgery

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5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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LONG VALLEY HALL, Fawkham Road Longfield

AUG14

Surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Hawley Garden Centre, Hawley Road Dartford

AUG14

Surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Hawley Garden Centre, Hawley Road Dartford

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Surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Hawley Garden Centre, Hawley Road Dartford

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Hawley Garden Centre, Hawley Road Dartford

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