Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.19 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowdrey Court with total crimes: 2
  • Egerton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Broomhill Road 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 areas in the Dartford.

    • 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 areas in the Dartford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Heath has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 0.19 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)
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
Ebbsfleet58 9439 11282 18
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
Joyden's Wood9 20172 20185 19
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

Heath 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 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 202511
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
June 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Heath in July 2025

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

1. Cowdrey Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Egerton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Broomhill Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Windsor Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wentworth Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Heathview Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Denton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Heath Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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