Crime Rate in Darenth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darenth

The total recorded crimes in Darenth, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darenth crime rate of 15.63 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Darenth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • St Lukes Close with total crimes: 5
  • Coombfield Drive 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 May 2025 the Darenth has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 15.63 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darenth)CrimesRank (Darenth)CrimesRank (Darenth)
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
Burnham51 8741 6777 6
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
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

Darenth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 202513
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202412
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Darenth in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. St Lukes Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coombfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sandbanks Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Darenth Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moss Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hill Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bennett Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Lordswood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Green Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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