Crime Rate in Ebbsfleet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ebbsfleet

The total recorded crimes in Ebbsfleet, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ebbsfleet crime rate of 14.60 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 Ebbsfleet, encompassing approximately 3,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Ebbsfleet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Cherry Orchard with total crimes: 7
  • Hildefirth Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ebbsfleet?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Ebbsfleet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 439 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ebbsfleet recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Ebbsfleet had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 282 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ebbsfleet recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ebbsfleet Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ebbsfleet has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 14.60 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Ebbsfleet crimes were 439. The crime rate of Ebbsfleet in 2024 was 110.50 (year) or 9.21 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ebbsfleet were around 282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.98 (year) or 5.92 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ebbsfleet)CrimesRank (Ebbsfleet)CrimesRank (Ebbsfleet)
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
Brent53 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross24 18388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley31 13324 16369 14
Darenth30 14320 17295 17
West Hill27 16371 15343 15
Heath24 17287 18322 16
Joyden's Wood9 20172 20185 19
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

Ebbsfleet 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202510
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202511
May 202516
April 202511
March 202511
February 202514
January 202511
December 202419
November 20244
October 20246
September 202425
August 202413

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202515
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ebbsfleet in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hildefirth Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Forrest Shaw (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Ovens Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hoadley End (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Eyres Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Garland Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bailey Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Valley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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