Crime Rate in West Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hill

The total recorded crimes in West Hill, Dartford, UK in February 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hill crime rate of 0.25 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 West Hill, encompassing approximately 116,883 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
West Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Constance Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Kingswood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Millers Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is West Hill?

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

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, West Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 371 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Hill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Hill had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 343 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Hill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, West Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Hill Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the West Hill has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 0.69 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total West Hill crimes were 371. The crime rate of West Hill in 2024 was 5.58 (year) or 0.46 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Hill were around 343 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.57 (year) or 0.88 (month) ranking 15 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
Temple Hill130 21,491 2963 5
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
Heath27 16287 18322 16
Bridge14 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood8 20172 20185 19

West 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 202417
July 202415
June 202412
May 202416
April 20245
March 202411

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations West Hill in February 2025

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

1. Constance Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Kingswood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Millers Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Critchley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wellington Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dudsbury Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Cross Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Penney Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Pencroft Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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