Stone (Dartford) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Stone (Dartford), the crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 people, placing the area 54.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure translates to a risk level where, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 259 residents. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (37% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (25.9%) and criminal damage and arson (14.8%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up district within Dartford, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to the relatively low crime rate. Seasonal factors in June—longer daylight hours and the early stages of summer—could influence outdoor activities, affecting public order and anti-social behaviour rates. However, the overall safety profile remains consistent with the UK's broader trend of declining crime rates in many urban and semi-urban areas. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes suggests that local efforts to address interpersonal conflicts and disorder may require targeted interventions, though the area's performance on specific categories like violence and sexual offences (52% below UK average) indicates some success in reducing serious crime.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to May. Anti-social behaviour surged by 250%, rising from two incidents to seven, while public order offences doubled from zero to two, and criminal damage and arson increased from zero to four. These spikes may reflect the impact of summer social dynamics, such as increased youth activity in public spaces or the start of seasonal events. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 41.2%, dropping from 17 to 10, a trend consistent with the area's 52% below UK average for violence and sexual offences. Drug-related incidents also declined sharply by two-thirds, from three to one, though this may not be directly linked to local policy changes. The crime mix shows a slight shift towards property crimes, with vehicle crime and other theft each accounting for 3.7% of all incidents, though both remain well below UK averages (79% and 85% respectively). Residents may find the 37% share of violent crimes particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the need for continued focus on community safety initiatives, even as overall rates remain low.

Stone (Dartford)'s crime rate in June 2023 fell slightly to 3.9 per 1,000 from 4.0 per 1,000 in May, a 3.7% decrease. This small decline underscores the area's consistent performance relative to the UK average, which has seen a broader reduction in crime over recent years. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in June, a figure that, while low, may feel more pronounced in a smaller community like Stone (Dartford), which has a population of 6,987. When scaled to the local population, this translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 259 residents—a statistic that provides context for individual risk perception. The area's lower crime rates compared to the UK average suggest that local factors, such as community cohesion or effective policing, may play a role in maintaining safety. However, the significant month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour and public order offences highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging trends, even in areas with generally low crime levels.