Stone (Dartford) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Stone (Dartford) during November 2025 reveals a distinct pattern, with violent crimes accounting for over half of all reported incidents. At 6.3 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate remains 13.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a position that underscores its relatively low-risk profile despite the month-on-month increase. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—24 incidents, or 54.6% of all crimes—contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences make up 32% of the national rate. This imbalance may be influenced by the area’s proximity to Dartford’s urban centre, where higher foot traffic and transient populations could contribute to a greater incidence of violent crime. Meanwhile, property crimes, though lower in number (11 incidents), still represent a significant portion of the total, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour each accounting for 11.4% of all crimes. The UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, slightly below Stone’s 0.7 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour in the area is 34% below the national rate. Seasonal factors in November—such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping—may have influenced the spike in violent crimes and the decline in anti-social behaviour. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000), matching the UK average, suggests that local infrastructure or parking arrangements may mitigate such incidents. Overall, the crime profile in Stone (Dartford) reflects a combination of urban proximity, seasonal activity, and community-specific dynamics that shape the balance of criminal activity.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft and vehicle crime both doubling compared to October, while drug-related incidents also doubled. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Black Friday or the timing of Bonfire Night. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both declined—anti-social behaviour fell by 28.6% and shoplifting by 16.7%—suggesting a shift in criminal activity towards more discreet or targeted offences. The area’s violent crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 is 32% above the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to its performance in anti-social behaviour, which is 34% below the national rate. This divergence highlights a crime mix skewed towards violent incidents, possibly linked to local demographics or the area’s proximity to Dartford’s urban core. Residents may find the 29.4% month-on-month increase in overall crime rates concerning, though the absolute numbers remain low compared to other parts of the country.

In November 2025, Stone (Dartford) recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 29.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This rise, though notable, still places the area 13.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, may reflect seasonal patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 6,987 people. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees higher rates in urban centres. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the month-on-month increase, the area remains safer than the national average. The shift in crime types from October to November—particularly the rise in violent crimes and the decline in anti-social behaviour—may be influenced by factors such as the timing of Bonfire Night or changes in local activity patterns. However, the overall trajectory suggests that community-specific dynamics, rather than broad national trends, are shaping the crime profile here.