Total Crime Rate
119.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knockhall Chase area has the 18th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall , and the 81st 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 Knockhall Chase (DA9 9EN) in the last 12 months was 119.9 per 1,000 residents and was 28.6% higher than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average (93.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 78.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knockhall Chase (DA9 9EN), the main crime hotspot is near College Place. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Greenhithe & Knockhall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Austen Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Norton Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Knockhall Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knockhall Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Knockhall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Jubilee Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Knockhall Chase | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lucas Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Reservoir Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Starboard Avenue | Under investigation |
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