Crime Rates at Northwood Drive, Greenhithe, DA9 9RG

Northwood Drive area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Greenhithe & Knockhall , and the 42nd 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 Northwood Drive (DA9 9RG) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.6% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -92.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Northwood Drive (DA9 9RG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stigand Lane, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandpiper Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.