SPRING VALE SOUTH, DA1 2LJ, Dartford has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.97 per 1,000 population. This DA1 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 2LJ, encompassing approximately 4463 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 23.97 | 15.62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.29 | -57.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.46 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.24 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.24 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.02 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.12 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.22 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 23.75 | -21.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 7.17 | 13.04% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 5.83 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.24 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.34 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.12 | 150.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.90 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.90 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.67 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 25.32 | 5.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 9.19 | 76.92% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 5.15 | -17.65% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.57 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.90 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 23.97 | -4.88% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 8.74 | -15.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.81 | -18.75% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.91 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.69 | -56.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.90 | -78.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 30.47 | 46.43% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 9.19 | 81.82% |
| Public order | 16 | 4.48 | 128.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.58 | -15.79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.58 | 55.56% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.14 | -8.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.46 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.12 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 23.97 | -36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 6.27 | 18.75% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.26 | 71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.69 | -42.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.46 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.02 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.57 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.90 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.45 | -33.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 26.44 | 18.92% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 9.86 | -26.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.26 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.58 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.69 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.79 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.57 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.90 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.45 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 28.68 | -19.57% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 8.29 | -21.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.83 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.03 | 120.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.46 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.02 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.34 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.45 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 29.13 | 53.33% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 10.31 | 73.68% |
| Other theft | 9 | 7.39 | -10.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.02 | -43.75% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.02 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.79 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.57 | -58.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.90 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.22 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 24.87 | -31.82% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 6.72 | 11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.26 | 23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.58 | -29.41% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.69 | -41.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.24 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.57 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.90 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.90 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.22 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 30.47 | -6.38% |
| Other theft | 17 | 9.86 | -19.05% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.81 | 142.86% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.81 | 55.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.14 | -56.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.91 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.45 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 34.28 | 17.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 10.53 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 21 | 6.72 | 31.25% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 4.71 | -5.56% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.81 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.02 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.57 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.90 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.45 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 25.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 8.96 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 4.03 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 16 | 4.03 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 37 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 41 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 41 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 44 |
| February 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 2LJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |