Crime Rate in Ebbsfleet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ebbsfleet

The total recorded crimes in Ebbsfleet, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ebbsfleet crime rate of 8.05 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Ebbsfleet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Freeman Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Cherry Orchard with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Ebbsfleet has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 8.05 ranking 12th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)
Stone Castle231 12,585 12,174 1
Town75 41,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill130 21,491 2963 5
Stone House77 31,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe49 8976 51,114 4
Newtown52 5637 10589 8
Burnham41 9741 6777 6
Bean & Village Park49 6682 7403 11
Princes49 7673 8709 7
Greenhithe & Knockhall32 14658 9527 9
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet32 13427 12409 10
Darenth38 10320 17295 17
Brent34 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross14 19388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley26 17324 16369 14
West Hill29 15371 15343 15
Heath27 16287 18322 16
Bridge14 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood8 20172 20185 19

Ebbsfleet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202511
December 202419
November 20244
October 20246
September 202425
August 202413
July 202414
June 202420
May 202412
April 202410
March 202414

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
August 20245
April 20243
March 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ebbsfleet in February 2025

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

1. Freeman Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Ovens Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hildefirth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bailey Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Swann Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Eyres Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Valley Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chalk Dene (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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