Crime Rate in Stone House: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone House

The total recorded crimes in Stone House, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone House crime rate of 4.87 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 Stone House, encompassing approximately 15,806 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-29.31% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Stone House Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laurence Rise with total crimes: 20
  • Cadogan Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 7

How safe is Stone House?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Stone House reported a higher crime volume than the Dartford average, with 1,240 crimes compared to 725. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stone House witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stone House experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dartford average, with 1,147 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stone House witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, Stone House has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stone House Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Stone House has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Stone House crimes were 1,240. The crime rate of Stone House in 2024 was 78.45 (year) or 6.54 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stone House were around 1,147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.56 (year) or 6.05 (month) ranking 3 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
Swanscombe49 8976 51,114 4
Newtown52 5637 10589 8
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

Stone House 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 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order 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 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 202416
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202422
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246

A total of 680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202541
January 202558
December 202444
November 202465
October 202461
September 202448
August 202437
July 202446
June 2024100
May 202462
April 202457
March 202461

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 202410
March 20243

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
October 20243
August 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Stone House in February 2025

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

1. Laurence Rise (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Cadogan Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. The Oaks (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
4. High Trees (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wiltshire Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hill House Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brent Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Kirby Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Alamein Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Birch Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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