Crime Rate in Temple Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple Hill

The total recorded crimes in Temple Hill, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Temple Hill crime rate of 4.04 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (21.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Temple Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Bronte Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Sheridan Court with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Temple Hill has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Temple Hill)CrimesRank (Temple Hill)CrimesRank (Temple Hill)
Stone Castle230 12,585 12,174 1
Town150 21,476 31,455 2
Stone House130 31,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe114 5976 51,114 4
Burnham46 12741 6777 6
Princes73 6673 8709 7
Bean & Village Park30 15682 7403 11
Greenhithe & Knockhall62 7658 9527 9
Newtown57 10637 10589 8
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet60 8427 12409 10
Ebbsfleet58 9439 11282 18
Brent53 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross24 18388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley31 13324 16369 14
Darenth30 14320 17295 17
West Hill27 16371 15343 15
Heath24 17287 18322 16
Joyden's Wood9 20172 20185 19
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

Temple Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202541
May 202541
April 202548
March 202548
February 202560
January 202533
December 202443
November 202424
October 202455
September 202441
August 202451

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202513
April 202522
March 202511
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 202417
October 202425
September 202419
August 202429

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 202513
January 202514
December 202412
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 202510
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 202419
September 202411
August 202419

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202517
May 20255
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Temple Hill in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Bronte Grove (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sheridan Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Osterberg Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. A206 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Atlas Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Dunlop Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Cavell Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Spielman Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Wodehouse Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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