Total Crime Rate
195.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Margarets Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bean & Village Park , and the 44th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Margarets Road (DA4 9LB) in the last 12 months was 195.3 per 1,000 residents and was 23.1% higher 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 44 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 137.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -63.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 51 (≈ 92.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 36.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Margarets Road (DA4 9LB), the main crime hotspot is near St Margaret'S Road, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Bean & Village Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Margaret'S Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Margaret'S Road | — |
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