Crime Rate in Darenth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darenth

The total recorded crimes in Darenth, Dartford, UK in January 2026 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darenth crime rate of 11.17 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 Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
Darenth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Darenth Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Moss Way with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Darenth has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 11.17 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Darenth)CrimesRank (Darenth)CrimesRank (Darenth)
Stone Castle195 12,585 12,174 1
Town125 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill104 31,491 2963 5
Stone House84 41,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe83 5976 51,114 4
Burnham53 7741 6777 6
Princes58 6673 8709 7
Bean & Village Park32 12682 7403 11
Newtown45 8637 10589 8
Greenhithe & Knockhall36 11658 9527 9
Ebbsfleet38 9439 11282 18
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet37 10427 12409 10
Brent30 14425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross12 18388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley31 13324 16369 14
West Hill23 15371 15343 15
Heath22 16287 18322 16
Joyden's Wood6 20172 20185 19
Bridge11 19191 19101 20

Darenth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20258
August 20257
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257

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

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202513
November 202519
October 202520
August 20253
July 20251
May 20259
April 202513
March 202511
February 20256

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
February 20251

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202512
November 202513
October 20259
September 20256
August 202510
July 202517
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20256
September 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20254
February 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Darenth in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Robbery1
2. Darenth Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Moss Way (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hill Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Green Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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