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 May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Joyden's Wood crime rate of 2.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Joyden's Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Greenwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Vanessa Way with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Joyden's Wood has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)
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
Greenhithe & Knockhall49 9658 9527 9
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 Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20243

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Joyden's Wood in May 2025

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

1. Norfield Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Greenwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Vanessa Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Birchwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fernheath Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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