Crime Rate in Newtown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newtown

The total recorded crimes in Newtown, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newtown crime rate of 0.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newtown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Merryweather Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Newtown has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newtown)CrimesRank (Newtown)CrimesRank (Newtown)
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
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 Wood11 20172 20185 19

Newtown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20256
March 202521
February 202521
January 202512
December 202414
November 202423
October 202423
September 202418
August 202420
July 202419
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Newtown in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Merryweather Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. B260 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. St Vincents Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Waldeck Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Little Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Howard Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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