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Burglary Rates in Town

Dartford, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Town recorded 52 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

52

3.77 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,609

189.2 per 1,000 residents

12% above the UK average53% above the South East regional average

How does Town rank?

Within Dartford

3 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

71th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
2
4
5
4
5
2
5
6
3
2
7
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
769
29%
Other Crime
588
23%
Anti-social Behaviour
506
19%
Shoplifting
408
16%
Vehicle Crime
115
4%
Drug Offences
100
4%
Burglary
52
2%
Robbery
44
2%
Theft from Person
27
1%

Property mix in Town

Source: Census 2021 · 5,535 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 16%Terraced 37%Flats 42%

The most common property type in Town is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Town homeowners

Most homes in Town are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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