Crime Rates at Scott Close, Dartford, DA1 5UJ

Scott Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bridge , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Scott Close (DA1 5UJ) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 64.7% lower than the Bridge average (82.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Scott Close (DA1 5UJ), the main crime hotspot is near William Mundy Way. Police recorded 137 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.