Dartford police and crime news
Dartford police and crime news, newest first: incidents, appeals, arrests as the force words them, and court results, each linked to the police's own statement.
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Bluewater Assault in Apple Store: Man Arrested, Appeal
A woman's hair was allegedly pulled in Bluewater's Apple store on 17 October. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and witnesses are sought.
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Dartford Arrest After Girl Filmed in Prospect Place: Appeal
A 47-year-old Dartford man was arrested on suspicion of sex-based harassment after a teenage girl was allegedly filmed in Prospect Place on 10 October.
Crime
Dartford Robbery Appeal: Three Men Attacked at Home Gardens
Kent Police want witnesses after three men were punched and kicked by a group of six at the Home Gardens bus stop in Dartford late on Friday 9 October.
Crime
Dartford Shoplifting Up 69% as Town Centre Violence Falls
Shoplifting in central Dartford rose 69% in the first seven months of 2026 while violent crime fell 24%. Police figures, month by month, and the outcomes.
Crime
Dartford High Street Stabbing: Two Men Charged
Two men are charged over Friday's Dartford High Street assault and a knife and baton were recovered. The injured man in his 40s has left hospital.