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Crime in Bean

Bean had 32 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 14 Dartford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Dartford area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

DA2, Dartford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bean

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78.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 14Dartford rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 10 Apr 5 May 10 Jun 10 Jul 12 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bean. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1444%
anti-social behaviour619%
vehicle crime39%
criminal damage39%
public order26%
shoplifting13%
theft13%
drugs13%

Bean against Dartford

TypeBean per 1,000Middle Dartford areaChange
Violence34.233.4▲ 27%
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime7.36.5–
Anti-social behaviour14.719–
Theft and robbery2.46.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ebbsfleet Valley157.8▼ 18%
Darenth142.3▼ 23%
Swanscombe101.6▼ 7%
Alkerden80.9▼ 16%
Bean78.2▲ 23%
Southfleet44.4▲ 43%
See every Dartford area ranked on the crime in Dartford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bean a safe area?

Bean had about 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 14 Dartford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bean?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and vehicle crime (3).