Crime in Ebbsfleet Valley: statistics, rates and trends
386 crimes were recorded in Ebbsfleet Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ebbsfleet Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Ebbsfleet Valley
- Types of crime in Ebbsfleet Valley
- Ebbsfleet Valley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ebbsfleet Valley
- Streets with the most crime in Ebbsfleet Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ebbsfleet Valley
- Population and deprivation in Ebbsfleet Valley
- Questions about crime in Ebbsfleet Valley
- About this data
386 crimes were recorded in Ebbsfleet Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 151 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ebbsfleet Valley has the 1,127th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ebbsfleet Valley | Dartford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 386 | 13,504 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 108.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,421 | 125,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ebbsfleet Valley was highest in the year to July 2025 (488 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (94). Over the whole period it rose 311%, against a rise of 1736% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 386 | 52.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 488 | 65.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 429 | 57.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 94 | 12.7 | 5.2 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ebbsfleet Valley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in drugs (-80%) and criminal damage and arson (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 20.3 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +7% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.2 | 0.50 | -54% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.6 | 0.74 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -57% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -12% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.3 | 0.20 | -38% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.82 | +67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -80% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ebbsfleet Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ebbsfleet Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ebbsfleet Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ebbsfleet Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ebbsfleet Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ebbsfleet Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ebbsfleet Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ebbsfleet Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ebbsfleet Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ebbsfleet Valley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ebbsfleet Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ebbsfleet Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ebbsfleet Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ebbsfleet Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ebbsfleet Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ebbsfleet Valley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ebbsfleet Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanscombe | 1,501 | 94.1 | +81% |
| Northfleet | 2,825 | 94.1 | +81% |
| Stone (Dartford) | 387 | 71.9 | +38% |
| Tilbury | 2,144 | 137.8 | +165% |
| Gravesend | 6,454 | 106.5 | +105% |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | 2,735 | 131.9 | +154% |
| Grays | 4,549 | 98.9 | +90% |
| Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | 1,068 | 62.3 | +20% |
1 areas within Ebbsfleet Valley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ebbsfleet had the highest rate (52.0 per 1,000) and Ebbsfleet the lowest (52.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbsfleet | Neighbourhood | 7,421 | 386 | 52.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ebbsfleet Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Freeman Close | 40 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard | 39 |
| On or near Valley Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Ovens Road | 20 |
| On or near Eyres Drive | 15 |
| On or near Hildefirth Close | 14 |
| On or near Candy Dene | 13 |
| On or near Norman Lane | 13 |
| On or near Garland Rise | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ebbsfleet Valley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 30.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Ebbsfleet Valley has an estimated population of 7,421. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ebbsfleet Valley sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ebbsfleet Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 31.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Ebbsfleet Valley a safe place to live?
Ebbsfleet Valley recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ebbsfleet Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Ebbsfleet Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ebbsfleet Valley was down 21% on the year before: 386 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 488 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ebbsfleet Valley?
Ebbsfleet Valley is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ebbsfleet Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.