Crime Rate in Joyden's Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Joyden's Wood

The total recorded crimes in Joyden's Wood, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Joyden's Wood crime rate of 2.42 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 Joyden's Wood, encompassing approximately 3,721 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Joyden's Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Links View with total crimes: 1
  • Woodlands Park with total crimes: 1
  • Norfield Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Joyden's Wood?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Joyden's Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 172 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Joyden's Wood recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Joyden's Wood had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 185 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Joyden's Wood recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, Joyden's Wood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Joyden's Wood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Joyden's Wood has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Joyden's Wood crimes were 172. The crime rate of Joyden's Wood in 2024 was 46.22 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Joyden's Wood were around 185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.72 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)
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
Heath24 17287 18322 16
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

Joyden's Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252
October 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Joyden's Wood in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Joyden's Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Links View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodlands Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Norfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bankside Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Woodside Drive (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Chalet Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Woodberry Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Park Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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