Crime Rates at Baker Crescent, Dartford, DA1 2UP

Baker Crescent area has the 15th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham , and the 146th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Baker Crescent (DA1 2UP) in the last 12 months was 73.9 per 1,000 residents and was 5.7% higher than the Burnham average (70.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 42.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Baker Crescent (DA1 2UP), the main crime hotspot is near St James Place. Police recorded 51 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.