DA1 2XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 2XJ

DA1 2XJ, Dartford has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population. This DA1 2XJ 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 2XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 2XJ, encompassing approximately 4578 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 2XJ area, explore the DA1 2XJ 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 (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

DA1 2XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7
  • Bank Court with total crimes: 5

DA1 2XJ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.26-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour106.12-44.44%
Other theft92.1828.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.970.00%
Other crime51.53-28.57%
Public order51.0966.67%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Drugs31.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.753.03%
Anti-social behaviour187.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9375.00%
Other theft71.53-30.00%
Other crime71.53250.00%
Shoplifting51.53-28.57%
Drugs41.0933.33%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Public order30.66-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.3513.79%
Anti-social behaviour187.21100.00%
Other theft103.9325.00%
Shoplifting72.1875.00%
Public order51.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-20.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.38-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour96.33-47.06%
Other theft81.97-27.27%
Public order61.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.09-33.33%
Shoplifting40.87-66.67%
Other crime30.870.00%
Burglary30.66-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.7761.90%
Anti-social behaviour177.4330.77%
Public order143.71180.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.0662.50%
Shoplifting122.84140.00%
Other theft112.6283.33%
Vehicle crime62.4050.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.16-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour134.59-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.84-20.00%
Other theft61.7520.00%
Public order51.3166.67%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Burglary40.870.00%
Other crime40.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.263.33%
Anti-social behaviour146.7716.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.0625.00%
Other theft52.18-16.67%
Shoplifting51.09-58.33%
Burglary41.09300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Drugs20.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.88-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour126.55100.00%
Shoplifting122.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6260.00%
Drugs61.75200.00%
Other theft61.31-14.29%
Other crime51.3125.00%
Public order31.09-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary10.44-83.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.9733.33%
Shoplifting206.9981.82%
Other theft74.37-12.50%
Public order71.5375.00%
Burglary61.53500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.31-60.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-44.44%
Other crime41.0933.33%
Drugs20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour155.2415.38%
Shoplifting113.2822.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.40-40.00%
Other theft81.97-42.86%
Vehicle crime51.7525.00%
Public order41.09-66.67%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.86150.00%
Other theft143.28-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.06-43.48%
Public order122.84100.00%
Shoplifting92.6250.00%
Vehicle crime41.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.550.00%
Other theft155.020.00%
Vehicle crime63.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.310.00%
Shoplifting61.310.00%
Public order61.310.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202434
July 202433
June 202429
May 202434
April 202421
March 202431
February 202430
January 202432
December 202324
November 202336
October 202330

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202418
June 20249
May 202417
April 202413
March 202414
February 202412
January 20246
December 202315
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 202413
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 202414
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412
January 202420
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bank Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Copperfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St James Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Hill Rise
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Instone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 8. Trinity Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chestnut Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. North Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vauxhall Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Highfield Road South
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Willow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spring Vale South
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heath Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Mead Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Holly Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rutland Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Market Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1