DA1 5FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5FH

DA1 5FH, Dartford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.87 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5FH 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 5FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5FH, encompassing approximately 3098 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA1 5FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holmleigh Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Turner Court with total crimes: 3
  • Chatsworth Road with total crimes: 2

DA1 5FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.87300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-85.71%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.81250.00%
Vehicle crime42.260.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-66.67%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.87100.00%
Vehicle crime21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-57.14%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-66.67%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.94150.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.58-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4512.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.90200.00%
Public order30.97200.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.160.00%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holmleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Turner Court
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chatsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Chesterfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lagonda Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stanham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Eton Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1