Crime Rate in Newtown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newtown

The total recorded crimes in Newtown, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newtown crime rate of 0.55 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Newtown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colney Road with total crimes: 18
  • Barham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Newtown has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 5th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)
Stone Castle231 12,585 12,174 1
Town75 41,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill130 21,491 2963 5
Stone House77 31,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe49 8976 51,114 4
Burnham41 9741 6777 6
Bean & Village Park49 6682 7403 11
Princes49 7673 8709 7
Greenhithe & Knockhall32 14658 9527 9
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet32 13427 12409 10
Darenth38 10320 17295 17
Ebbsfleet32 12439 11282 18
Brent34 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross14 19388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley26 17324 16369 14
West Hill29 15371 15343 15
Heath27 16287 18322 16
Bridge14 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood8 20172 20185 19

Newtown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202512
December 202414
November 202423
October 202423
September 202418
August 202420
July 202419
June 202432
May 202418
April 202415
March 202428

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
May 20243
March 20245

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 February 2025

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

1. Colney Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
2. Barham Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. St Vincents Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Carrington Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Merryweather Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. St Alban'S Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
10. Brandon Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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