FORREST SHAW, DA10 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA10 1AF

FORREST SHAW, DA10 1AF, Dartford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This DA10 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA10 postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA10 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA10 1AF, encompassing approximately 3538 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA10 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mercer Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Cherry Orchard with total crimes: 4
  • Keary Road with total crimes: 3

FORREST SHAW, DA10 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9160.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.48-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-60.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1937.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.1142.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.83-25.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.76-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98100.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3310.00%
Shoplifting63.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime41.1333.33%
Public order31.13200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.63-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2257.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.93-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.37-38.46%
Other theft42.260.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2244.44%
Other theft43.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.890.00%
Public order55.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
October 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA10 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mercer Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Cherry Orchard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Keary Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Norman Lane
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Mansion Rise
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leonard Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hoadley End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Swann Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Weldon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Poulter Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chalk Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Munford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1