Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.36 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowfield Street with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Dartford average, with 1,476 crimes compared to 725. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Dartford average, with 1,455 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Town has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 1,476. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 1,455 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
Stone Castle219 12,585 12,174 1
Temple Hill102 31,491 2963 5
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 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 Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202539
March 202537
February 202523
January 202533
December 202425
November 202431
October 202429
September 202440
August 202427
July 202450
June 202462
May 202434

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20251
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 202413
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202531
March 202534
February 202515
January 202514
December 202420
November 202429
October 202424
September 202412
August 202428
July 202415
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202518
March 202513
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 20249
August 202411
July 202415
June 202434
May 202424

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246
July 202415
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 20258
February 20258
January 202512
December 202410
November 20244
October 20249
September 202412
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 202514
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. Lowfield Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. North Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St James Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Central Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
10. Foster Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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