Stone (Dartford) Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Stone (Dartford) during June 2024, 3.4 crimes were reported—a rate 58.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 1 crime for every 6,987 residents, or one crime for every 291 residents over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile shows a clear focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.7% of total crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and drugs offences (12.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal rhythm of summer, when extended daylight and increased foot traffic in local amenities may heighten opportunities for certain crimes. The relative safety of Stone (Dartford) compared to national trends could reflect its character as a mixed-use built-up area with limited industrial presence, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to lower rates of violent and public order offences. However, the area’s proximity to larger urban centres like London may also introduce some spillover risks, particularly in drug-related crimes, which are 90% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the combination of local factors and broader regional influences in shaping crime patterns.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime dynamics, with drug-related offences surging by 200% compared to May, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This increase, while still relatively low in absolute terms, may signal emerging challenges in local drug enforcement or changes in illicit activity patterns. Conversely, violent crime fell by 28.6% as reported incidents dropped from 14 to 10, a decline consistent with the start of summer when outdoor spaces and community events may reduce opportunities for conflict. Other crime and public order offences also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident each, suggesting either heightened awareness of underreported issues or seasonal fluctuations in minor disputes. Stone (Dartford) remains significantly safer than the UK average for several categories: violence and sexual offences are 49% below national levels, and vehicle crime is 33% below. However, the area’s drug-related crime rate is 90% above the UK average, a stark contrast that may reflect local socioeconomic factors or gaps in targeted policing. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the 58.5% gap between Stone (Dartford)’s crime rate and the national average, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite pockets of concern.

Stone (Dartford)’s crime rate in June 2024 (3.4 per 1,000) marked a 7.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable trend toward lower overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one reported crime per day—a figure that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the area’s population of 6,987 residents. Over the course of the month, this translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 291 residents, a statistic that highlights the sporadic nature of incidents rather than a high-risk environment. When compared to the UK average, this monthly exposure is 58.5% lower, reinforcing the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up space within the broader national landscape. However, the population-scaled perspective also reveals disparities: while violent crime rates are 49% below the UK average, drug-related offences are 90% above, suggesting that certain risk factors may be concentrated in specific demographics or locations. This contrast underscores the need for targeted interventions that address both the protective factors contributing to lower overall crime and the emerging challenges in drug-related incidents.