PRIORY PLACE, DA1 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 2AY

PRIORY PLACE, DA1 2AY, Dartford has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.00 per 1,000 population. This DA1 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 2AY, encompassing approximately 4850 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 2AY area, explore the DA1 2AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)

DA1 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

PRIORY PLACE, DA1 2AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.000.00%
Shoplifting115.77-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.27-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson92.2780.00%
Other theft81.8660.00%
Other crime61.6550.00%
Public order61.24100.00%
Drugs61.24500.00%
Theft from the person41.24-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.82-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.7716.67%
Shoplifting204.335.26%
Vehicle crime74.1275.00%
Other theft51.44-54.55%
Theft from the person51.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0325.00%
Other crime41.03100.00%
Public order30.82-62.50%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.6825.00%
Shoplifting197.22-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.9263.64%
Other theft113.7157.14%
Public order82.2760.00%
Vehicle crime41.6533.33%
Burglary40.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Other crime20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.9733.33%
Shoplifting255.77-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour115.15-8.33%
Other theft72.27-46.15%
Public order51.44-64.29%
Other crime41.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2723.5092.86%
Violence and sexual offences215.570.00%
Public order144.3340.00%
Other theft132.8944.44%
Anti-social behaviour122.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.47-11.11%
Vehicle crime41.6533.33%
Bicycle theft40.82300.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Burglary20.62-60.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.00-55.32%
Anti-social behaviour204.3342.86%
Shoplifting144.12-33.33%
Public order102.89-23.08%
Other theft92.0680.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.86-40.00%
Burglary51.86150.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4726.39123.81%
Shoplifting219.695.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.3387.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.090.00%
Public order132.89116.67%
Other theft52.680.00%
Theft from the person31.030.00%
Drugs20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.55-34.38%
Shoplifting204.335.26%
Anti-social behaviour144.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.89-11.11%
Public order61.65-25.00%
Other theft51.24-44.44%
Drugs41.0333.33%
Burglary40.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.8239.13%
Shoplifting196.6035.71%
Criminal damage and arson93.92-43.75%
Other theft91.86-18.18%
Public order81.86-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.65-50.00%
Burglary41.65300.00%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Theft from the person20.62-60.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.30-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour164.7477.78%
Criminal damage and arson163.3014.29%
Shoplifting143.30-12.50%
Other theft112.89-8.33%
Public order112.27-42.11%
Vehicle crime82.2760.00%
Theft from the person51.65400.00%
Bicycle theft31.03200.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.91-31.91%
Public order196.6046.15%
Shoplifting163.9223.08%
Criminal damage and arson143.30133.33%
Other theft122.89-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour92.47-62.50%
Vehicle crime51.8625.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour249.690.00%
Other theft174.950.00%
Shoplifting133.500.00%
Public order132.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.680.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 202415
February 20248
January 20249
December 202316
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 202413
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202419
June 202425
May 202427
April 202414
March 202421
February 202420
January 202419
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
July 202435
June 202428
May 202421
April 202421
March 202447
February 202421
January 202432
December 202323
November 202332
October 202347

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202418
June 202411
May 202412
April 202420
March 202414
February 202414
January 20248
December 202316
November 20239
October 202324

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 48 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
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 2AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Other crime4
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Bank Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Copperfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. St James Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Hill Rise
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Instone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 9. Suffolk Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Trinity Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Station Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Junction Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Priory Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Critchley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Tower Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Anne Of Cleves Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Rutland Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Priory Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Crawford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Constance Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hallford Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gibbons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Priory Road
    Total1
    Drugs1