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 February 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley crime rate of 6.35 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barn End Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Tallents Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ethelbert Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 17th 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.

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
West Hill29 15371 15343 15
Heath27 16287 18322 16
Bridge14 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood8 20172 20185 19

Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202418
May 202411
April 202417
March 20249

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 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

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

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

1. Barn End Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tallents Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ethelbert Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hawley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Martin Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. May Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Shirehall Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Arnolds Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Smythe Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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