DA5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5

DA5, Dartford has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DA5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DA5, encompassing approximately 21246 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)

DA5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinewood Place with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Farm Vale with total crimes: 4

DA5 Crime Map

Postcodes in DA5

The postcode district are associated with the DA5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DA5 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 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.6116.67%
Vehicle crime271.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.27-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.33-41.67%
Other theft60.3320.00%
Public order50.28400.00%
Burglary40.240.00%
Drugs30.190.00%
Other crime30.14200.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.19275.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.41633.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.04500.00%
Vehicle crime90.56200.00%
Other theft50.42150.00%
Burglary40.240.00%
Drugs30.190.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80.99-38.46%
Vehicle crime30.38-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.14-60.00%
Other theft20.09-33.33%
Public order20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences131.93-23.53%
Vehicle crime80.61166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.38400.00%
Other theft30.240.00%
Other crime30.140.00%
Drugs30.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.14-60.00%
Burglary20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Public order10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences171.46-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour50.80-82.14%
Other crime30.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.14-83.33%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.71106.67%
Anti-social behaviour281.461300.00%
Vehicle crime181.32200.00%
Burglary70.85250.00%
Other theft40.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.19-50.00%
Other crime30.190.00%
Public order20.14100.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151.6915.38%
Criminal damage and arson80.7133.33%
Vehicle crime60.38100.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Burglary20.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.09-60.00%
Public order10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences131.41-58.06%
Criminal damage and arson60.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.24-86.36%
Burglary10.14-94.74%
Other theft10.05-83.33%
Other crime10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.376.90%
Vehicle crime221.4610.00%
Burglary191.04280.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.71-40.00%
Public order70.56250.00%
Other theft60.33-40.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.94-32.56%
Vehicle crime201.3617.65%
Criminal damage and arson200.945.26%
Other theft100.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.47-50.00%
Burglary50.4725.00%
Drugs40.2433.33%
Theft from the person30.190.00%
Robbery20.14100.00%
Public order20.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences436.0226.47%
Anti-social behaviour202.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson190.94-5.00%
Vehicle crime170.89-41.38%
Other theft100.8042.86%
Public order60.47-50.00%
Other crime40.280.00%
Burglary40.19300.00%
Drugs30.190.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences345.930.00%
Vehicle crime291.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson201.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.940.00%
Public order120.710.00%
Other theft70.560.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Burglary10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 202418
March 20246
February 20243
January 202422
December 202320
November 202317
October 202329

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
July 20248
June 202413
May 202417
April 202431
March 202415
February 202413
January 202431
December 202329
November 202343
October 202334

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202422
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 202428
March 20242
February 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 202412
December 202320
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 202419
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pinewood Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Farm Vale
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cameron Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Braemar Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Danson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Viewfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Esher Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Norfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Red Lodge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oakley Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parkhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upton Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Tile Kiln Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Anvil Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stedman Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maplehurst Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grazeley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Marden Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Hall Place Crescent
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Alers Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Links View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Festival Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grangewood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Hurst Springs
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1