Crime Rate in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

The total recorded crimes in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, Dartford, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley crime rate of 7.57 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 Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, encompassing approximately 4,097 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnt House Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Saxon Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hawley Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

To understand the safety of Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, we need to analyze Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 324 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 369 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 7.57 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley crimes were 324. The crime rate of Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley in 2024 was 79.07 (year) or 6.59 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley were around 369 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.06 (year) or 7.50 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley)CrimesRank (Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley)CrimesRank (Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley)
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
Darenth30 14320 17295 17
West Hill27 16371 15343 15
Heath24 17287 18322 16
Joyden's Wood9 20172 20185 19
Bridge10 19191 19101 20

Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
February 20253
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202513
April 202519
March 202519
February 202512
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley postcode area is presented below.

1. Burnt House Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Saxon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hawley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. May Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Broad Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Martin Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Bott Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hawley Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Royal Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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