EDGEFIELD CLOSE, DA1 1QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 1QH

EDGEFIELD CLOSE, DA1 1QH, Dartford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This DA1 1QH 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 1QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 1QH, encompassing approximately 1640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 1QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Queens Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • B260 with total crimes: 2

EDGEFIELD CLOSE, DA1 1QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7650.00%
Public order25.49100.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8350.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.440.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.71-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other theft21.22-60.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.07120.00%
Other theft56.71150.00%
Public order53.05150.00%
Other crime23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.98-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Public order21.83100.00%
Other theft21.22-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.9010.00%
Other theft56.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-62.50%
Other crime31.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.83100.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.29-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.10166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.880.00%
Other theft32.4450.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.46166.67%
Vehicle crime39.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-40.00%
Shoplifting21.83100.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6625.00%
Vehicle crime43.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44200.00%
Drugs21.83100.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.02-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.880.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Public order21.83100.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.7133.33%
Other theft32.44200.00%
Shoplifting31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime21.83-33.33%
Other crime11.22-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.070.00%
Other crime46.710.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
March 202411
February 202410
January 202416
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Queens Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. B260
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Churchill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brentlands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downs Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Maybury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1