SUSSEX ROAD, DA1 1SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 1SH

SUSSEX ROAD, DA1 1SH, Dartford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.54 per 1,000 population. This DA1 1SH 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 1SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 1SH, encompassing approximately 5062 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 1SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howard Road with total crimes: 6
  • Barham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 2

SUSSEX ROAD, DA1 1SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.54-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-20.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-83.33%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.3072.73%
Anti-social behaviour73.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.38250.00%
Vehicle crime41.38300.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.12-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.17133.33%
Other theft41.380.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.517.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.96-50.00%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-57.14%
Other crime20.590.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7733.33%
Vehicle crime71.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-16.67%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19100.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Burglary41.19-20.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.74-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour51.38150.00%
Burglary50.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.1146.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-87.50%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.90150.00%
Burglary82.960.00%
Vehicle crime61.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-60.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.14-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.19-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour51.1925.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Other crime20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202419
June 202411
May 202415
April 202414
March 202414
February 20247
January 202422
December 202315
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20238
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 1SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Howard Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Barham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bedford Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. St Vincents Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Waid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Alban'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. The Brent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brentlands Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Downs Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Carleton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1