FIRMIN ROAD, DA1 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 3AR

FIRMIN ROAD, DA1 3AR, Dartford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 641 crimes and a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3AR, encompassing approximately 4423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 3AR area, explore the DA1 3AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Nelson Road with total crimes: 4
  • West Hill Drive with total crimes: 2

FIRMIN ROAD, DA1 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.97200.00%
Vehicle crime32.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.62400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.130.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.62-42.86%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.75600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36200.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-83.33%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.36-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5240.00%
Vehicle crime41.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences52.94400.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-90.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. West Hill Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King Edward Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dartford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Swaisland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Raeburn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Turner Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gainsborough Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rayford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kingswood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1