Crime Rate in Princes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes

The total recorded crimes in Princes, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes crime rate of 3.42 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 Princes, encompassing approximately 21,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Princes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Vauxhall Place with total crimes: 11
  • Laburnum Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Princes?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Princes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 673 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Princes witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Princes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dartford average, with 709 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Princes witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Princes Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Princes has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Princes crimes were 673. The crime rate of Princes in 2024 was 31.55 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Princes were around 709 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.24 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Princes)CrimesRank (Princes)CrimesRank (Princes)
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
Bean & Village Park30 15682 7403 11
Greenhithe & Knockhall62 7658 9527 9
Newtown57 10637 10589 8
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

Princes 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202517
May 202534
April 202523
March 202529
February 202521
January 202516
December 202425
November 202416
October 202413
September 202421
August 202432

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20248
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202513
April 202516
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20255
April 202511
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 6 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
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Princes in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vauxhall Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Laburnum Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Holly Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Warwick Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Hazel Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cranford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Acacia Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Meadowside (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Powder Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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