DA3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA3

DA3, Dartford has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DA3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DA3, encompassing approximately 16772 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

DA3 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Main Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

DA3 Crime Map

Postcodes in DA3

The postcode district are associated with the DA3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DA3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.70-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson101.31-28.57%
Vehicle crime80.60-11.11%
Shoplifting70.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.42-73.68%
Other theft40.30-50.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%
Burglary10.06-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.0840.91%
Anti-social behaviour191.8546.15%
Criminal damage and arson141.13100.00%
Vehicle crime90.8350.00%
Other theft80.54166.67%
Shoplifting60.480.00%
Drugs40.3633.33%
Burglary40.24100.00%
Public order40.2433.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.17-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.3130.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.78-63.16%
Vehicle crime60.420.00%
Shoplifting60.36-45.45%
Public order30.36-40.00%
Drugs30.18200.00%
Other theft30.18-72.73%
Other crime20.18-33.33%
Burglary20.12-60.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.14-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson191.79-5.00%
Other theft111.13-8.33%
Shoplifting110.6637.50%
Anti-social behaviour100.6642.86%
Vehicle crime60.60-33.33%
Public order50.36-28.57%
Burglary50.30-16.67%
Other crime30.30200.00%
Robbery10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%
Drugs10.06-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.6224.00%
Criminal damage and arson201.85233.33%
Other theft121.19300.00%
Vehicle crime90.7212.50%
Shoplifting80.5433.33%
Public order70.48600.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.42-12.50%
Burglary60.4220.00%
Robbery50.360.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences253.940.00%
Vehicle crime81.49-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour80.48-38.46%
Shoplifting60.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.36-50.00%
Burglary50.36-50.00%
Drugs30.30-40.00%
Other theft30.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.60-19.35%
Vehicle crime141.4927.27%
Anti-social behaviour130.8344.44%
Criminal damage and arson120.78-14.29%
Burglary100.72-9.09%
Other theft60.6050.00%
Drugs50.360.00%
Public order30.30200.00%
Shoplifting30.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.4324.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.8516.67%
Vehicle crime110.8357.14%
Burglary110.66-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour90.66200.00%
Other theft40.54-20.00%
Other crime30.2450.00%
Shoplifting30.18-40.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Public order10.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.19-37.50%
Burglary181.49800.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime70.72-22.22%
Shoplifting50.42-44.44%
Other theft50.30-16.67%
Public order40.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.24-66.67%
Drugs30.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.18-33.33%
Other crime20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences406.262.56%
Criminal damage and arson162.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour90.9550.00%
Vehicle crime90.54-25.00%
Shoplifting90.5480.00%
Public order80.54-42.86%
Other theft60.4820.00%
Drugs30.36-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.180.00%
Burglary20.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences396.800.00%
Public order142.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.830.00%
Vehicle crime120.830.00%
Burglary60.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.360.00%
Other theft50.360.00%
Shoplifting50.300.00%
Other crime40.300.00%
Drugs40.240.00%
Possession of weapons30.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
July 202422
June 202430
May 202431
April 202425
March 202425
February 202431
January 202425
December 202340
November 202339

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 202414
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20247
June 202419
May 202420
April 20246
March 202412
February 202414
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 202413
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 202411
January 202418
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202411
May 202412
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 202314

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Main Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Hartley Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Farm Holt
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Deerhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Colin Chapman Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brickfield Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Shaw
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Oakwood Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chartwell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fairacre Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rowans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Scratchers Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ash Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Manor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Culvey Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Johns Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Wickhams Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Larks Field
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Well Field
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Perran Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Silverdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1