Crime Rate in Swanscombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swanscombe

The total recorded crimes in Swanscombe, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanscombe crime rate of 5.52 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 Swanscombe, encompassing approximately 14,497 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Swanscombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gunn Road with total crimes: 6
  • Southfleet Road with total crimes: 5
  • Childs Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Swanscombe?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Swanscombe reported a higher crime volume than the Dartford average, with 976 crimes compared to 725. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Swanscombe witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Swanscombe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dartford average, with 1,114 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Swanscombe witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Swanscombe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Swanscombe has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 5.52 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Swanscombe crimes were 976. The crime rate of Swanscombe in 2024 was 67.32 (year) or 5.61 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swanscombe were around 1,114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.84 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swanscombe)CrimesRank (Swanscombe)CrimesRank (Swanscombe)
Stone Castle219 12,585 12,174 1
Town105 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill102 31,491 2963 5
Stone House98 41,240 41,147 3
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

Swanscombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202519
February 20254
January 202511
December 202413
November 202414
October 20247
September 202412
August 202416
July 20248
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202532
March 202532
February 202516
January 202528
December 202446
November 202417
October 202439
September 202427
August 202433
July 202424
June 202448
May 202442

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 202411
August 202410
July 202410
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Swanscombe in May 2025

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

1. Gunn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Southfleet Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Childs Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Munford Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gasson Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Robinson Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
8. Wallace Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Madden Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Betsham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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