Crime Rates at Western Cross Close, Greenhithe, DA9 9LT

Western Cross Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall , and the 95th 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 Western Cross Close (DA9 9LT) in the last 12 months was 36.1 per 1,000 residents and was 61.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Western Cross Close (DA9 9LT), the main crime hotspot is near Valley Gardens. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.