Total Crime Rate
51.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knockhall Chase area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall , and the 143rd 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 Knockhall Chase (DA9 9EW) in the last 12 months was 51.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.6% lower 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knockhall Chase (DA9 9EW), 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 crime | Starboard Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Jubilee Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Norton Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Knockhall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knockhall Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Knockhall Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Austen 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 |
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