DA1 1EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 1EF

DA1 1EF, Dartford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.74 per 1,000 population. This DA1 1EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 550 crimes and a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 1EF, encompassing approximately 1455 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 1EF area, explore the DA1 1EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DA1 1EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Princes Road with total crimes: 6
  • Walnut Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2

DA1 1EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.7442.86%
Anti-social behaviour46.87-20.00%
Shoplifting42.75-60.00%
Other crime12.750.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1018.55900.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.87133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.44100.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-50.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.4920.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.1266.67%
Vehicle crime43.44300.00%
Burglary42.750.00%
Other theft12.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.2466.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.44-40.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.060.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.2433.33%
Vehicle crime32.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.060.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.0520.00%
Other theft34.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Shoplifting22.06-77.78%
Burglary11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 1EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Princes Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Darenth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ellis Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Greenbanks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brooklands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1