Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ship Lane area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park , and the 130th 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 Ship Lane (DA4 9EF) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 70.2% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ship Lane (DA4 9EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Main Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Smythe Road (3 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Darent Mead | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Darent Mead | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Longmarsh View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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