WESTERN TERRACE, DA1 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 3AY

WESTERN TERRACE, DA1 3AY, Dartford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3AY, encompassing approximately 4658 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Nelson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cross Road with total crimes: 2

WESTERN TERRACE, DA1 3AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.58140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Other theft20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.22150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.07150.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Other theft20.640.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.360.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.43-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.94125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9375.00%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 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 offences43.43100.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.15400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-77.78%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.43350.00%
Burglary41.93300.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.7950.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.43-50.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.01-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.58-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.86300.00%
Vehicle crime40.86100.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Cross Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitehill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sullivan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Helen Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Broomhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Windsor Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ashen Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dudsbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chesterfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stanham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1