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 January 2026 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Joyden's Wood crime rate of 1.61 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Joyden's Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Badger'S Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Norfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bankside Close 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 January 2026 the Joyden's Wood has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)CrimesRank (Joyden's Wood)
Stone Castle195 12,585 12,174 1
Town125 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill104 31,491 2963 5
Stone House84 41,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe83 5976 51,114 4
Burnham53 7741 6777 6
Princes58 6673 8709 7
Bean & Village Park32 12682 7403 11
Newtown45 8637 10589 8
Greenhithe & Knockhall36 11658 9527 9
Ebbsfleet38 9439 11282 18
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet37 10427 12409 10
Brent30 14425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross12 18388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley31 13324 16369 14
West Hill23 15371 15343 15
Heath22 16287 18322 16
Darenth20 17320 17295 17
Bridge11 19191 19101 20

Joyden's Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20259
August 20255
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20252

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251

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

High Crime Locations Joyden's Wood in January 2026

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

1. Badger'S Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Norfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bankside Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Greenwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Joyden'S Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hammerton Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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