LINKS VIEW, DA1 2TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 2TR

LINKS VIEW, DA1 2TR, Dartford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of November 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population. This DA1 2TR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 577 crimes and a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population (November 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 2TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 2TR, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Nov were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 2TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heath Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Hardy Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Blackmans Close with total crimes: 2

LINKS VIEW, DA1 2TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In November 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.33400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9050.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In October 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-50.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.19-20.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0925.00%
Other crime41.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Shoplifting21.14100.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.8566.67%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.5750.00%
Shoplifting31.14-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-40.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.470.00%
Shoplifting41.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.81-16.67%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.71300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.710.00%
Shoplifting22.660.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 November 2024

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

  • 1. Heath Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Hardy Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Blackmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Egerton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Laburnum Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1