SOMERSET ROAD, DA1 3DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 3DP

SOMERSET ROAD, DA1 3DP, Dartford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3DP 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 3DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3DP, encompassing approximately 4044 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 3DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Nelson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rosedene Close with total crimes: 2

SOMERSET ROAD, DA1 3DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6962.50%
Public order23.210.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 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 offences84.95166.67%
Vehicle crime61.98500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.47-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.45200.00%
Shoplifting31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-77.78%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In March 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 offences95.44125.00%
Burglary42.23300.00%
Other theft40.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.200.00%
Burglary41.24300.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-33.33%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.19-53.85%
Other theft41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.950.00%
Other crime33.210.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nelson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rosedene Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sullivan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Heathlands Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dartford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Swaisland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1