Crime Rates at Merriall Close, Castle Hill, Dartford, DA10 1BH

Merriall Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall , and the 121st 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 Merriall Close (DA10 1BH) in the last 12 months was 43.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% lower than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average (93.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -88.2% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -88.2% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -90.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merriall Close (DA10 1BH), the main crime hotspot is near Southfleet Road. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.