Crime Rate in Newtown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newtown

The total recorded crimes in Newtown, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newtown crime rate of 0.60 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 Newtown, encompassing approximately 95,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
Newtown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carrington Road with total crimes: 8
  • Merryweather Close with total crimes: 7
  • B260 with total crimes: 6

How safe is Newtown?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Newtown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 637 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Newtown witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Newtown had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 589 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Newtown witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newtown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newtown has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 0.60 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Newtown crimes were 637. The crime rate of Newtown in 2024 was 22.57 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newtown were around 589 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.64 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newtown)CrimesRank (Newtown)CrimesRank (Newtown)
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
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
Joyden's Wood9 20172 20185 19
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

Newtown 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202519
April 20256
March 202521
February 202521
January 202512
December 202414
November 202423
October 202423
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Newtown in July 2025

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

1. Carrington Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Merryweather Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. B260 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Mildred Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Barham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Little Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Sussex Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rochester Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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