Crime Rate in West Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hill

The total recorded crimes in West Hill, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hill crime rate of 0.23 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
West Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miskin Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maida Vale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tower Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the West Hill has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 0.23 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Hill)CrimesRank (West Hill)CrimesRank (West Hill)
Stone Castle230 12,585 12,174 1
Town150 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill116 41,491 2963 5
Stone House130 31,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe114 5976 51,114 4
Burnham46 12741 6777 6
Princes73 6673 8709 7
Bean & Village Park30 15682 7403 11
Greenhithe & Knockhall62 7658 9527 9
Newtown57 10637 10589 8
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet60 8427 12409 10
Ebbsfleet58 9439 11282 18
Brent53 11425 13391 12
Maypole & Leyton Cross24 18388 14377 13
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley31 13324 16369 14
Darenth30 14320 17295 17
Heath24 17287 18322 16
Joyden's Wood9 20172 20185 19
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

West Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20259
April 20254
March 202512
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Hill in July 2025

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

1. Miskin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Maida Vale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Tower Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Priory Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lawford Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Landale Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Millers Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Vaughan Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lodge Avenue (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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