Total Crime Rate
37.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Hill Drive area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Burnham , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Hill Drive (DA1 3EA) in the last 12 months was 37.2 per 1,000 residents and was 46.9% lower 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Hill Drive (DA1 3EA), the main crime hotspot is near West Hill. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burnham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wellington Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wellington Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Blenheim Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Homestead | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Homestead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | West Hill Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lodge Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingswood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Hill | Under investigation |
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