Crime Rates at Lansbury Crescent, Dartford, DA1 5DG

Lansbury Crescent area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Newtown , and the 153rd lowest 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 Lansbury Crescent (DA1 5DG) in the last 12 months was 54.5 per 1,000 residents and was 24.8% lower than the Newtown average (72.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lansbury Crescent (DA1 5DG), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 158 crimes here, including 45 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.