DA10 1EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA10 1EJ

DA10 1EJ, Dartford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population. This DA10 1EJ 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 1EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA10 1EJ, encompassing approximately 2407 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA10 1EJ 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
  • Norman Lane with total crimes: 2

DA10 1EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.48-50.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.15-45.45%
Burglary52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Other theft11.25-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.05266.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.5725.00%
Other theft34.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-50.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.83-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.38-40.00%
Shoplifting62.490.00%
Public order42.49300.00%
Vehicle crime41.66-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.1211.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.15100.00%
Vehicle crime53.32400.00%
Burglary32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Drugs31.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.65125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7433.33%
Burglary21.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.310.00%
Other crime24.98100.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8950.00%
Other theft34.9850.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.23-27.27%
Other theft23.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.550.00%
Vehicle crime34.570.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 202412
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311

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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA10 1EJ 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. Norman Lane
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Eyres Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Farmer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Roberts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1