Total Crime Rate
137.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stedman Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Joyden's Wood , and the 69th 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 Stedman Close (DA5 2JG) in the last 12 months was 137.4 per 1,000 residents and was 229.8% higher than the Joyden's Wood average (41.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 56.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 127.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stedman Close (DA5 2JG), the main crime hotspot is near Stedman Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Joyden's Wood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stedman Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Franklin Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dykewood Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dykewood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stedman Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hunters Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stedman Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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