WAID CLOSE, DA1 1UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 1UL

WAID CLOSE, DA1 1UL, Dartford has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population. This DA1 1UL 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 1UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 1UL, encompassing approximately 5344 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 1UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foster Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Bullace Lane with total crimes: 4

WAID CLOSE, DA1 1UL 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9925.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-71.43%
Drugs20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Public order10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2323.08%
Anti-social behaviour72.9916.67%
Vehicle crime41.31-33.33%
Shoplifting40.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-50.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.238.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.43100.00%
Vehicle crime61.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.12-14.29%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.2516.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-33.33%
Public order30.75200.00%
Other theft30.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting20.37-60.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-14.29%
Other theft51.1225.00%
Shoplifting50.940.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Burglary40.75-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.74-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.68-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.3166.67%
Burglary50.94400.00%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Drugs40.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.93166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.24-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour41.3133.33%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.4815.79%
Criminal damage and arson54.12-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Burglary20.56-60.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1035.71%
Vehicle crime83.56166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.5075.00%
Burglary51.31400.00%
Shoplifting50.94150.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.30-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour82.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-20.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.940.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202413
June 202412
May 202418
April 20249
March 202421
February 20247
January 202422
December 202319
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foster Drive
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bullace Lane
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Overy Liberty
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Tufnail Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Knights Manor Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Vincents Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. St Martin'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Alban'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1