Crime Rate in Temple Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple Hill

The total recorded crimes in Temple Hill, Dartford, UK in January 2026 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Temple Hill crime rate of 3.62 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 Temple Hill, encompassing approximately 28,697 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Temple Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Knights Manor Way with total crimes: 7

How safe is Temple Hill?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Temple Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Dartford average, with 1,491 crimes compared to 725. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Temple Hill witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Temple Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dartford average, with 963 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Temple Hill witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Temple Hill Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Temple Hill has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Temple Hill crimes were 1,491. The crime rate of Temple Hill in 2024 was 51.96 (year) or 4.33 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Temple Hill were around 963 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.56 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Temple Hill)CrimesRank (Temple Hill)CrimesRank (Temple Hill)
Stone Castle195 12,585 12,174 1
Town125 21,476 31,455 2
Stone House84 41,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe83 5976 51,114 4
Burnham53 7741 6777 6
Princes58 6673 8709 7
Bean & Village Park32 12682 7403 11
Newtown45 8637 10589 8
Greenhithe & Knockhall36 11658 9527 9
Ebbsfleet38 9439 11282 18
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet37 10427 12409 10
Brent30 14425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross12 18388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley31 13324 16369 14
West Hill23 15371 15343 15
Heath22 16287 18322 16
Darenth20 17320 17295 17
Joyden's Wood6 20172 20185 19
Bridge11 19191 19101 20

Temple Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 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 60 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 202511
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20253
August 20257
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
February 20254

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202641
December 202537
November 202519
October 202536
September 202543
August 202527
July 202550
June 202541
May 202541
April 202548
March 202548
February 202560

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202514
November 202512
October 202514
September 202513
August 202521
July 202512
June 20258
May 202513
April 202522
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202511
November 202512
October 20259
September 202510
August 202511
July 202512
June 20257
May 202510
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 202510
October 20252
September 202510
August 20256
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20259
October 20256
September 20254
August 202514
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 202513

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202512
November 202511
October 20253
September 20256
August 20254
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20252
October 202514
September 20258
August 20254
July 202515
June 202517
May 20255
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

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

MonthCount
October 20252
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Temple Hill in January 2026

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

1. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Knights Manor Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Keyes Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Barnwell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Spielman Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. A206 (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bronte Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Wordsworth Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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