Crime Rate in West Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hill

The total recorded crimes in West Hill, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hill crime rate of 0.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
West Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Critchley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • West Hill Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Vaughan Close with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Dartford.

    • 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 areas in the Dartford.

  • 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 May 2025 the West Hill has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Hill)CrimesRank (West Hill)CrimesRank (West Hill)
Stone Castle219 12,585 12,174 1
Town105 21,476 31,455 2
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
Heath25 16287 18322 16
Bridge16 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood11 20172 20185 19

West Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202512
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 202417
July 202415
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 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
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Critchley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. West Hill Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Vaughan Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Priory Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Twisleton Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Tower Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Penney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Devonshire Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Winifred Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Raeburn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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