Stone (Dartford) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Stone (Dartford) maintained a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, placing it 21.9% below the UK average of 6.4. The balance between property and violent crime revealed a notable shift, with 16 violent crimes (45.7% of total) outpacing property crimes (11, 31.4%). Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. This contrast with the UK average highlights a local dynamic where interpersonal conflict appears more pronounced than theft or property-related crime. Seasonal factors may play a role: as a winter month with limited outdoor activity, February often sees a shift in crime patterns toward indoor spaces and social interactions, potentially contributing to the higher proportion of violent incidents. The area's character as a built-up district within Dartford—a commuter-focused town with mixed residential and retail zones—may further explain this balance, where proximity to public services and community hubs could influence both crime types and their relative frequencies. Violent crime rates in Stone are 1% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local interventions or demographic factors may temper some aspects of national trends.

February 2026 saw sharp month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (200% rise from 2 to 6 incidents) and bicycle theft (100% increase from 0 to 2). Robbery also doubled, with one incident reported for the first time this month. These spikes contrast with declines in other theft (50% drop from 2 to 1) and criminal damage and arson (50% decrease from 2 to 1). The property-violent crime balance tilted decisively toward violence, with 16 violent crimes compared to 11 property crimes—a reversal of the previous month's ratio. Vehicle crime in Stone (0.4 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 14%, while bicycle theft (0.3 per 1,000) was 650% higher than the national rate. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as the area's proximity to cycling routes or a lack of secure storage options. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly concerning, as it suggests a new vulnerability in the local crime profile. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) aligns closely with Stone's rate, but the area's violent crime share (45.7%) is significantly higher than the UK's overall breakdown, indicating a distinct local profile.

Stone's crime rate in February 2026 rose slightly from 4.9 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents—a 2.9% increase from the previous month. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 1 crime reported per day across the built-up area's population of 6,987. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in a lower risk bracket compared to many UK regions. This figure, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within Stone's specific demographic and geographic profile. As a commuter-focused district, the area's lower crime density may reflect a transient population with less long-term social cohesion, but also fewer high-risk environments like dense nightlife zones. The 2.9% increase from January 2026, though modest, suggests a potential seasonal uptick as February transitions from the depths of winter to early spring. This aligns with typical patterns in similar built-up areas, where reduced outdoor activity during colder months can concentrate crime in indoor spaces, potentially influencing the balance between property and violent crime. The population-scaled perspective—1 in 200 residents experiencing a crime monthly—offers residents a concrete benchmark for understanding local safety relative to national averages.