Crime Rate in Princes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes

The total recorded crimes in Princes, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes crime rate of 2.30 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Princes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Phoenix Place with total crimes: 5
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Princes has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 7th 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.

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
Newtown52 5637 10589 8
Burnham41 9741 6777 6
Bean & Village Park49 6682 7403 11
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

Princes 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202516
December 202425
November 202416
October 202413
September 202421
August 202432
July 202420
June 202440
May 202427
April 202418
March 202425

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Princes in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Phoenix Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1
3. Holly Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Laburnum Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vauxhall Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Acacia Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mead Crescent (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brooklands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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