Total Crime Rate
29.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Johnsons Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 345 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 Johnsons Way (DA9 9LP) in the last 12 months was 29.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.1% lower than the Greenhithe & Knockhall average (89.7 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 2025. 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 4 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Johnsons Way (DA9 9LP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Jubilee Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Crescent (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Greenhithe & Knockhall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hasted Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | The Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bevans Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bevans Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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