Crime Rate in Temple Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple Hill

The total recorded crimes in Temple Hill, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Temple Hill crime rate of 4.53 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Temple Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Wodehouse Road with total crimes: 9
  • Bridges Drive with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Temple Hill has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 2th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)CrimesRank (Dartford)
Stone Castle231 12,585 12,174 1
Town75 41,476 31,455 2
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

Temple Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202514
December 202412
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 20249
March 202416

A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202560
January 202533
December 202443
November 202424
October 202455
September 202441
August 202451
July 202450
June 2024100
May 202445
April 202430
March 202437

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 202419
September 202411
August 202419
July 202412
June 202432
May 202417
April 202413
March 202417

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 202417
October 202425
September 202419
August 202429
July 202424
June 202452
May 202422
April 202410
March 202410

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202422
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
July 20247
June 202420
May 202412
April 202412
March 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Temple Hill in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Wodehouse Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Bridges Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. A206 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Trevithick Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. St Vincents Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery1
7. Bronte Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. A282 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
9. Byron Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Keyes Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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