Crime Rate in Stone Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone Castle

The total recorded crimes in Stone Castle, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 230 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone Castle crime rate of 15.40 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 14,937 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (130) incidents (38.30% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-27.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Stone Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 138
  • Woodward Terrace with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

How safe is Stone Castle?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Stone Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Dartford average, with 2,585 crimes compared to 725. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stone Castle witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Stone Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dartford average, with 2,174 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stone Castle witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stone Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stone Castle has recorded 230 crimes with crime rate of 15.40 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Stone Castle crimes were 2,585. The crime rate of Stone Castle in 2024 was 173.06 (year) or 14.42 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stone Castle were around 2,174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 145.54 (year) or 12.13 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stone Castle)CrimesRank (Stone Castle)CrimesRank (Stone Castle)
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
Princes73 6673 8709 7
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

Stone Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 130 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (94 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (130 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (140 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (107 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 125 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (104 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 174 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (115 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (84 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202543
May 202530
April 202525
March 202538
February 202539
January 202529
December 202434
November 202431
October 202445
September 202430
August 202445

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202513
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 202521
April 202519
March 202519
February 202517
January 202510
December 202418
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20255
April 20257
March 202513
February 202512
January 20256
December 202415
November 202412
October 202410
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 1383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025130
June 202594
May 2025130
April 2025140
March 2025107
February 2025125
January 2025104
December 2024174
November 2024115
October 2024116
September 202464
August 202484

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254

High Crime Locations Stone Castle in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total138
Shoplifting103
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order8
Other crime6
Vehicle crime6
Other theft3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Woodward Terrace (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Drugs1
4. Plantation Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Church Hill (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Trivett Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Morgan Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A282 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Galleon Boulevard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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