Crime Rate in Stone Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone Castle

The total recorded crimes in Stone Castle, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone Castle crime rate of 15.46 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (125) incidents (20.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
Stone Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 163
  • A282 with total crimes: 4
  • St Mary'S Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Stone Castle has recorded 231 crimes with crime rate of 15.46 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)
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
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 Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (103 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202510
December 202418
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202418
July 202428
June 202414
May 202419
April 202411
March 20241

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248

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

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20256
December 202415
November 202412
October 202410
September 202413
August 202412
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202412
August 202411
July 20242
June 202418
May 202412
April 202411
March 20244

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 20241
April 20247
March 202411

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 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
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
March 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 1387 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025125
January 2025104
December 2024174
November 2024115
October 2024116
September 202464
August 202484
July 202496
June 2024210
May 2024113
April 202483
March 2024103

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Stone Castle in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total163
Shoplifting123
Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Theft from the person5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. A282 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Stonechat Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sanderling Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Sandpiper Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Brambling Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lime Tree Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Barley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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