THE BRENT, DA1 1YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 1YB

THE BRENT, DA1 1YB, Dartford has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population. This DA1 1YB 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 1YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 1YB, encompassing approximately 3267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

DA1 1YB Crime Hotspots

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

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

THE BRENT, DA1 1YB 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 offences2314.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.040.00%
Shoplifting42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-57.14%
Public order30.92-40.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Burglary20.92-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.22-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour77.04-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.14133.33%
Public order52.14400.00%
Burglary41.53100.00%
Drugs21.22100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.35-18.18%
Vehicle crime32.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-57.14%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour116.12120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3716.67%
Other theft62.1420.00%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other crime10.61-66.67%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.31-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.0647.37%
Burglary68.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.84-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.84-37.50%
Other theft51.5366.67%
Public order41.5333.33%
Other crime31.22200.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.22-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour85.8260.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.1416.67%
Other theft32.14-25.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Burglary20.92-60.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.67107.14%
Criminal damage and arson78.8875.00%
Vehicle crime62.14500.00%
Burglary51.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53-16.67%
Other theft41.5333.33%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 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 offences1411.63-54.84%
Anti-social behaviour64.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Public order31.22-40.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.1463.16%
Vehicle crime69.49-25.00%
Public order51.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Drugs31.2250.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-83.33%

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 offences1914.695.56%
Vehicle crime85.82166.67%
Burglary62.45500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.510.00%
Vehicle crime33.37200.00%
Other crime30.92-25.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.370.00%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Other crime41.220.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 202424
June 202420
May 202428
April 202419
March 202429
February 202414
January 202431
December 202319
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

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
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Oaks
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Howard Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Rosedale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sundridge Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. St Vincents Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. The Brent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Downs Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Carleton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Oakwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1