GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, DA1 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 3AS

GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, DA1 3AS, Dartford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3AS, encompassing approximately 4487 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 3AS 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

GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, DA1 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.57200.00%
Vehicle crime33.34-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.78-16.67%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.90-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.34300.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.13600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 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 crime32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.57-16.67%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-71.43%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.6816.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7960.00%
Vehicle crime61.78200.00%
Other theft41.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.340.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.01-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.35160.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.90-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.11100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20237

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

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

A total of 5 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
January 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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 3AS 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. Savoy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. King Edward Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dartford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Swaisland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Raeburn Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Holmleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turner Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gainsborough Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rayford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kingswood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1