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Crime in Darenth

Darenth had 99 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 142.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 14 Dartford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% above the middle Dartford area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

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

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142.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 14Dartford rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

53 Mar 47 Apr 28 May 33 Jun 47 Jul 19 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting3232%
violence2626%
anti-social behaviour1919%
criminal damage77%
drugs66%
vehicle crime55%
theft22%
weapons11%

Darenth against Dartford

TypeDarenth per 1,000Middle Dartford areaChange
Violence37.433.4▲ 18%
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime7.26.5–
Anti-social behaviour27.319▼ 5%
Theft and robbery2.96.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Darenth142.3▼ 23%
Sutton at Hone119▲ 4%
Horton Kirby80▲ 6%
Bean78.2▲ 23%
South Darenth68.2▼ 6%
Hawley53.50%
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 Darenth a safe area?

Darenth had about 142.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 14 Dartford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Darenth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (32), followed by violence (26) and anti-social behaviour (19).