Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.21 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 128,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Knole Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Heath?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 287 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heath had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 322 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Heath has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 0.79 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Heath crimes were 287. The crime rate of Heath in 2024 was 9.35 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath were around 322 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.89 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 16 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
Ebbsfleet32 12439 11282 18
Brent34 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross14 19388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley26 17324 16369 14
West Hill29 15371 15343 15
Bridge14 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood8 20172 20185 19

Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
March 20244

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Heath in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
2. Knole Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Heath Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Broomhill Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Marcus Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Coniston Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Derwent Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Heathlands Rise (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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