Crime Rate in Stone House: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone House

The total recorded crimes in Stone House, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone House crime rate of 6.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Stone House Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laurence Rise with total crimes: 17
  • Birch Place with total crimes: 11
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Dartford.

    • 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 areas in the Dartford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Stone House has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 6.20 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stone House)CrimesRank (Stone House)CrimesRank (Stone House)
Stone Castle219 12,585 12,174 1
Town105 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill102 31,491 2963 5
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 House Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202512
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 202416
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 736 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202550
March 202566
February 202541
January 202558
December 202444
November 202465
October 202461
September 202448
August 202437
July 202446
June 2024100
May 202462

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
October 20243
August 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Laurence Rise (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Birch Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Oaks (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
4. Invicta Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cadogan Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Alamein Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Bevis Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wilks Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Hardwick Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Brentfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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