Dartford is among the top 10 most dangerous medium-sized towns in Kent, and is the 28th most dangerous overall out of Kent's 333 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Dartford in 2021 was 106 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Kent's overall crime rate, coming in 17% higher than the Kent rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Dartford is the 38th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 473rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2021, Dartford had the worst crime rate in Kent for vehicle crime, with 55 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.93 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2021 was also a bad month for Dartford residents, when it was Kent's most dangerous area for drugs, recording 36 crimes at a rate of 0.61 per 1,000 residents. Dartford recorded 8 reports of robbery during July 2021, making its crime rate of 0.14 the worst for robbery in Kent that month.
The most common crimes in Dartford are violence and sexual offences, with 2,789 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 47. This is 9% higher than 2020's figure of 2,547 offences and a difference of 4.11 from 2020's crime rate of 43. Dartford's least common crime is theft from the person, with 46 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 11% from 2020's figure of 41 crimes.
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Dartford is 32% higher than the South East and 31% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Dartford represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 | 6,222 |
| 2020 | 98 | 5,799 |
| 2019 | 115 | 6,758 |
| 2018 | 105 | 6,208 |
| 2017 | 99 | 5,829 |
| 2016 | 79 | 4,638 |
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| Dartford | Kent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,264 | 21.45 | 37,004 | 19.89 | 7% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 50 | 0.85 | 964 | 0.52 | 39% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 199 | 3.38 | 5,970 | 3.21 | 5% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 663 | 11.25 | 19,281 | 10.36 | 8% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 220 | 3.73 | 4,015 | 2.16 | 42% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 171 | 2.90 | 5,390 | 2.90 | 0% safer |
| Other Theft | 503 | 8.54 | 11,037 | 5.93 | 31% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 54 | 0.92 | 1,220 | 0.66 | 28% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 532 | 9.03 | 13,744 | 7.39 | 18% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 61 | 1.04 | 1,064 | 0.57 | 45% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 404 | 6.86 | 8,849 | 4.76 | 31% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 46 | 0.78 | 794 | 0.43 | 45% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 530 | 9.00 | 7,923 | 4.26 | 53% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 2,789 | 47.34 | 82,368 | 44.27 | 6% more dangerous |
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable | 2,024 | 60.90 | 73% safer |
| Herne Bay | 2,781 | 68.04 | 55% safer |
| Tonbridge | 2,832 | 68.55 | 54% safer |
| Broadstairs and St. Peters | 1,952 | 75.59 | 40% safer |
| Sittingbourne | 5,383 | 100.52 | 5% safer |
| Dartford | 6,222 | 105.61 | - |
| Gravesend | 6,514 | 111.08 | 4.9% more dangerous |
| Northfleet | 3,578 | 119.03 | 11% more dangerous |
| Folkestone | 5,936 | 121.32 | 13% more dangerous |
| Ramsgate | 6,112 | 145.76 | 28% more dangerous |
| Dover | 5,265 | 156.99 | 33% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Cameron Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Hazel Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Holly Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ruskin Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Cumberland Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Blake Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Victoria Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near St Vincents Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near St Edmunds Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Marsh Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Priory Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Hunters Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Tower Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Princes Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lansbury Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Waylen Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 19 | 25 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.0 | 0.81 | 1.1 | 0.85 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 6 | 7 | 4.4 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.8 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 2.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.68 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 0.92 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.90 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.81 | 1.3 | 0.70 | 0.78 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 45 | 48 | 43 | 47 | Getting worse |
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 164% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 113% safer |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 57% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 28% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 17% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 17% safer |
| Dartford | 105.61 | - |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 5% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 14% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 20% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 30% more dangerous |
Central Dartford & West Hill is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Dartford, followed by Newtown in second place, and Temple Hill & Marshes as the third most dangerous area. Dartford's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe, Heath, and Joydens Wood.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dartford & West Hill | 2,119 | 185 | First |
| Ebbsfleet & Greenhithe | 1,121 | 86 | Fifth |
| Heath | 347 | 46 | Seventh |
| Joydens Wood | 444 | 62 | Sixth |
| Newtown | 1,287 | 127 | Second |
| Temple Hill & Marshes | 1,382 | 108 | Third |
| Tree Estate | 678 | 103 | Fourth |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Dartford for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Heath (48) | Central Dartford & West Hill (462) |
| Bicycle Theft | Tree Estate (2) | Central Dartford & West Hill (22) |
| Burglary | Joydens Wood (9) | Central Dartford & West Hill (68) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Heath (32) | Newtown (178) |
| Drugs | Heath (6) | Central Dartford & West Hill (112) |
| Other Crime | Heath (10) | Central Dartford & West Hill (49) |
| Other Theft | Joydens Wood (27) | Central Dartford & West Hill (207) |
| Possession of Weapons | Heath (1) | Central Dartford & West Hill (26) |
| Public Order | Heath (27) | Central Dartford & West Hill (227) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Heath (2) | Central Dartford & West Hill (21) |
| Shoplifting | Newtown (7) | Central Dartford & West Hill (257) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Heath (1) | Central Dartford & West Hill (28) |
| Vehicle Crime | Heath (49) | Temple Hill & Marshes (145) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Heath (141) | Newtown (737) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Dartford change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Dartford saw a 1,100% increase in possession of weapons. Dartford saw a large fall in theft from the person during November, when it fell by 80% compared to November in 2019. Dartford saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including burglary, other theft, robbery, and violence and sexual offences.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -5% | +142% | +107% | +84% | +18% | +9% | +12% | -13% | +46% | +21% |
| Bicycle Theft | -33% | +100% | -13% | -17% | +400% | +150% | -11% | +350% | +100% | -33% |
| Burglary | -28% | -60% | -64% | +30% | -26% | -23% | -14% | -53% | -41% | -65% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -24% | -28% | +18% | +17% | - | +21% | +2% | -11% | -34% | - |
| Drugs | +6% | +275% | +43% | +100% | +91% | +100% | +333% | +30% | +33% | +73% |
| Other Crime | -27% | -42% | -41% | +17% | +25% | +27% | -55% | -47% | -38% | -26% |
| Other Theft | -5% | -42% | -56% | - | -40% | -2% | -33% | -14% | -19% | -40% |
| Possession of Weapons | +1,100% | +150% | -25% | +50% | +20% | - | -20% | +60% | - | -50% |
| Public Order | +7% | -3% | -37% | -26% | -2% | +5% | +5% | -27% | -14% | -3% |
| Robbery | -50% | -20% | -55% | -71% | - | -64% | -60% | -33% | -58% | -33% |
| Shoplifting | +13% | -72% | -67% | -7% | +13% | - | - | - | +50% | -18% |
| Theft From the Person | -20% | - | -75% | -67% | -57% | -50% | -17% | -57% | -80% | +20% |
| Vehicle Crime | +38% | -35% | -11% | -62% | -43% | -29% | -66% | -15% | -20% | +6% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -3% | -15% | -16% | -22% | -15% | +19% | -11% | -4% | -8% | -12% |
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