ELM ROAD, DA1 2RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 2RX

ELM ROAD, DA1 2RX, Dartford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This DA1 2RX 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 2RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 2RX, encompassing approximately 4064 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DA1 2RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oakfield Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blackmans Close with total crimes: 2

ELM ROAD, DA1 2RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.90-43.75%
Vehicle crime52.2166.67%
Other crime31.23-40.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8714.29%
Other crime53.94400.00%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.92180.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44-33.33%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.17-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour51.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.1533.33%
Drugs23.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.92-14.29%
Public order22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1540.00%
Other crime33.44200.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.920.00%
Other crime40.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-58.33%
Public order21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.660.00%
Public order42.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202414
June 20245
May 202416
April 202412
March 202414
February 202410
January 202420
December 20235
November 202312
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chestnut Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Oakfield Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Blackmans Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Elm Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Willow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Spires
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Oakfield Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Monks Orchard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Laburnum Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hazel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mead Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Holly Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1