Crime in Stone (Dartford): statistics, rates and trends
387 crimes were recorded in Stone (Dartford) in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stone (Dartford) at a glance
- Crime trends in Stone (Dartford)
- Types of crime in Stone (Dartford)
- Stone (Dartford) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stone (Dartford)
- Streets with the most crime in Stone (Dartford)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stone (Dartford)
- Population and deprivation in Stone (Dartford)
- Questions about crime in Stone (Dartford)
- About this data
387 crimes were recorded in Stone (Dartford) in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 157 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stone (Dartford) has the 757th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stone (Dartford) | Dartford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 387 | 13,504 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.9 | 108.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,383 | 125,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stone (Dartford) was highest in the year to July 2021 (580 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (339). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% 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 | 387 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 408 | 75.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 339 | 63.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 461 | 85.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 570 | 105.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 580 | 107.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 478 | 88.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 503 | 93.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 410 | 76.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stone (Dartford) 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+15%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%).
The largest falls were in public order (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 11.9 | 0.78 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 8.0 | 0.96 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -33% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -12% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.4 | 0.74 | -13% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -41% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +400% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stone (Dartford)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stone (Dartford) recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stone (Dartford)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stone (Dartford) recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stone (Dartford)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stone (Dartford) recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stone (Dartford)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stone (Dartford) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stone (Dartford)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stone (Dartford) recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stone (Dartford)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stone (Dartford) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stone (Dartford)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stone (Dartford) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stone (Dartford)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stone (Dartford) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stone (Dartford)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stone (Dartford) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stone (Dartford)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stone (Dartford) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stone (Dartford)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stone (Dartford) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stone (Dartford)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stone (Dartford) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stone (Dartford)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stone (Dartford) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stone (Dartford)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stone (Dartford) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stone (Dartford), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stone (Dartford).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stone (Dartford) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanscombe | 1,501 | 94.1 | +31% |
| Ebbsfleet Valley | 386 | 52.0 | -28% |
| Dartford | 7,168 | 98.9 | +38% |
| Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock | 2,735 | 131.9 | +83% |
| Purfleet-on-Thames | 453 | 82.2 | +14% |
| Northfleet | 2,825 | 94.1 | +31% |
| Grays | 4,549 | 98.9 | +38% |
| Aveley | 775 | 79.7 | +11% |
1 areas within Stone (Dartford), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stone Castle had the highest rate (338.1 per 1,000) and Stone Castle the lowest (338.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Castle | Neighbourhood | 7,889 | 2,667 | 338.1 |
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 Stone (Dartford) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodward Terrace | 65 |
| On or near Plantation Close | 34 |
| On or near Hayes Road | 23 |
| On or near Morgan Drive | 18 |
| On or near Stigand Lane | 15 |
| On or near Louvain Road | 14 |
| On or near Turnbull Close | 13 |
| On or near Skylark Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Sanderling Way | 13 |
| On or near Sandpiper Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stone (Dartford) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 30.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 16.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 7.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Stone (Dartford) has an estimated population of 5,383. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stone (Dartford) sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stone (Dartford) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Stone (Dartford) a safe place to live?
Stone (Dartford) recorded 71.9 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 Stone (Dartford)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Stone (Dartford) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stone (Dartford) was down 5% on the year before: 387 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 408 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stone (Dartford)?
Stone (Dartford) 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 Stone (Dartford). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.