Crime Rate in Stone Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone Castle

The total recorded crimes in Stone Castle, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 219 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone Castle crime rate of 14.66 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (130) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
Stone Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 165
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Stone Castle Drive with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Stone Castle has recorded 219 crimes with crime rate of 14.66 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stone Castle)CrimesRank (Stone Castle)CrimesRank (Stone Castle)
Town105 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill102 31,491 2963 5
Stone House98 41,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe80 6976 51,114 4
Princes88 5673 8709 7
Burnham51 8741 6777 6
Bean & Village Park23 17682 7403 11
Ebbsfleet67 7439 11282 18
Newtown41 10637 10589 8
Greenhithe & Knockhall49 9658 9527 9
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet30 12427 12409 10
Maypole & Leyton Cross41 11388 14377 13
Brent25 15425 13391 12
Darenth28 13320 17295 17
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley27 14324 16369 14
West Hill15 19371 15343 15
Heath25 16287 18322 16
Bridge16 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood11 20172 20185 19

Stone Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (210 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
March 202519
February 202517
January 202510
December 202418
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202418
July 202428
June 202414
May 202419

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202538
February 202539
January 202529
December 202434
November 202431
October 202445
September 202430
August 202445
July 202433
June 202462
May 202436

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202513
February 202512
January 20256
December 202415
November 202412
October 202410
September 202413
August 202412
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 1578 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 121.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025130
April 2025140
March 2025107
February 2025125
January 2025104
December 2024174
November 2024115
October 2024116
September 202464
August 202484
July 202496
June 2024210
May 2024113

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
May 20242

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202412
August 202411
July 20242
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

High Crime Locations Stone Castle in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total165
Shoplifting128
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Stone Castle Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Hayes Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Charles Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Woodward Terrace (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Queen Elizabeth Ii Bridge (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Path (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swansfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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