Crime Rate in Temple Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple Hill

The total recorded crimes in Temple Hill, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Temple Hill crime rate of 3.55 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-14.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Temple Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Bronte Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Wordsworth Way with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Temple Hill has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 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.

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

Temple Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202511
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 202417
October 202425
September 202419
August 202429
July 202424
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 202513
January 202514
December 202412
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202411
October 202419
September 202411
August 202419
July 202412
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 639 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202548
March 202548
February 202560
January 202533
December 202443
November 202424
October 202455
September 202441
August 202451
July 202450
June 2024100
May 202445

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
July 20247
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Temple Hill in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bronte Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wordsworth Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hilltop Gardens (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ruskin Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bridges Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Trevithick Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. A206 (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Wodehouse Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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