Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Drive area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park , and the 31st 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 Cedar Drive (DA4 9EW) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 89.0% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Drive (DA4 9EW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Devon Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Millstone Mews (5 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Longmarsh View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Darent Mead | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Darent Mead | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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