DA1 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5EQ

DA1 5EQ, Dartford has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5EQ, encompassing approximately 6115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 5EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bronte Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Spielman Road with total crimes: 4

DA1 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.99-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson54.25-58.33%
Shoplifting50.820.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-80.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.16-75.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.773.57%
Criminal damage and arson124.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.96-23.08%
Public order51.64150.00%
Other theft40.820.00%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Burglary10.16-83.33%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.43-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour134.5830.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1314.29%
Shoplifting71.31-30.00%
Burglary61.14200.00%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Public order20.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.1052.63%
Shoplifting104.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.64-12.50%
Public order61.14100.00%
Drugs30.98-25.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.6158.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.11250.00%
Shoplifting122.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9660.00%
Burglary41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Drugs40.65-20.00%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.67140.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.96-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson51.96-50.00%
Drugs50.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.82300.00%
Public order40.65300.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-66.67%
Other theft20.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8164.29%
Criminal damage and arson103.76150.00%
Other theft61.64200.00%
Vehicle crime60.980.00%
Shoplifting50.9866.67%
Drugs40.82100.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-90.00%
Public order10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6433.33%
Public order40.65100.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Drugs20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.855.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.43166.67%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Shoplifting30.49-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-40.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-60.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.67-16.67%
Shoplifting113.270.00%
Vehicle crime51.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-62.50%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.9283.33%
Shoplifting111.80266.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.80-11.11%
Drugs31.310.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.36-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour91.9680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.98100.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Public order30.49-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.990.00%
Public order73.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.980.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202429
July 202428
June 202429
May 202419
April 202412
March 202423
February 202414
January 202421
December 202320
November 202324
October 202312
September 202323

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202413
June 202410
May 202414
April 20244
March 20241
February 202410
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 202412
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 202311
November 202311
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 5EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bronte Grove
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Spielman Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Trevithick Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hilltop Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Henderson Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Osterberg Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dickens Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Littlebrook Manor Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Keyes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sheridan Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Oakes Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Samson Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hardy Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Perry Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farnol Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pilgrims Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Thames Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Edmunds Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Alder Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Temple Hill Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Hill View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Perrin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Temple Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Vincents Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1