Total Crime Rate
53.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Thrift area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park , and the 151st 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 The Thrift (DA2 8BL) in the last 12 months was 53.6 per 1,000 residents and was 66.2% lower than the Bean & Village Park average (158.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 39.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Thrift (DA2 8BL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Drudgeon Way, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near High Street (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bean & Village Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Page Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Drudgeon Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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