Crime Rate in Greenhithe & Knockhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenhithe & Knockhall

The total recorded crimes in Greenhithe & Knockhall, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenhithe & Knockhall crime rate of 2.57 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall, encompassing approximately 19,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Greenhithe & Knockhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ivy Bower Close with total crimes: 8
  • London Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Greenhithe & Knockhall?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Greenhithe & Knockhall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 658 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Greenhithe & Knockhall witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Greenhithe & Knockhall had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 527 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Greenhithe & Knockhall witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenhithe & Knockhall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenhithe & Knockhall has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Greenhithe & Knockhall crimes were 658. The crime rate of Greenhithe & Knockhall in 2024 was 34.50 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenhithe & Knockhall were around 527 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.63 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenhithe & Knockhall)CrimesRank (Greenhithe & Knockhall)CrimesRank (Greenhithe & Knockhall)
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
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet30 12427 12409 10
Maypole & Leyton Cross41 11388 14377 13
Brent25 15425 13391 12
Darenth28 13320 17295 17
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

Greenhithe & Knockhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 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 (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202510
February 202513
January 202523
December 202419
November 202417
October 202429
September 202420
August 202420
July 202413
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 202411
June 202430
May 20246

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Greenhithe & Knockhall in May 2025

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

1. Ivy Bower Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. London Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mounts Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crest View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Monks Well (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. A226 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dial Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.