WEST HILL DRIVE, DA1 3EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 3EA

WEST HILL DRIVE, DA1 3EA, Dartford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3EA 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 3EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3EA, encompassing approximately 5053 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA1 3EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Hill Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL DRIVE, DA1 3EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.130.00%
Vehicle crime52.37-16.67%
Drugs40.99300.00%
Burglary40.79300.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.3433.33%
Vehicle crime62.3720.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3428.57%
Vehicle crime51.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99300.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.16-22.22%
Burglary41.39300.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.59-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.16120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%

In February 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 crime53.3625.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7525.00%
Vehicle crime41.9833.33%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.96166.67%
Public order31.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.170.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 202411
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 202318

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Hill Rise
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Turner Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Critchley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Cross Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tower Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosedene Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Priory Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Crawford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Constance Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Stanham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hallford Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gibbons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1