IVY CLOSE, DA1 1XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 1XT

IVY CLOSE, DA1 1XT, Dartford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This DA1 1XT 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 1XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 1XT, encompassing approximately 3692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 1XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Oaks with total crimes: 13
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

IVY CLOSE, DA1 1XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.64-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson76.23-12.50%
Shoplifting41.900.00%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.253.57%
Criminal damage and arson87.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-22.22%
Public order41.90300.00%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.44-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.69140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2514.29%
Other theft62.17500.00%
Shoplifting41.62300.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.1456.52%
Burglary79.75133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.90-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-44.44%
Public order31.35200.00%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.33-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson106.2325.00%
Vehicle crime102.7142.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.7150.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Burglary30.81-40.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.2573.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.04100.00%
Vehicle crime72.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.90-14.29%
Burglary51.620.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.83-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour74.06250.00%
Burglary51.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Public order21.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.8126.09%
Vehicle crime67.85-25.00%
Public order51.62150.00%
Drugs31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.8915.00%
Vehicle crime86.23166.67%
Burglary72.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-58.33%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.19-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson125.420.00%
Other crime43.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.250.00%
Other crime42.710.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202428
June 202421
May 202436
April 202423
March 202426
February 202415
January 202429
December 202323
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
October 202310

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202410
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

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 3 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Oaks
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Howard Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Brentfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Osbourne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedford Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hardwick Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sundridge Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bayly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. St Vincents Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. The Brent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Downs Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1