OSTERBERG ROAD, DA1 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5HF

OSTERBERG ROAD, DA1 5HF, Dartford has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5HF, encompassing approximately 5029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 5HF area, explore the DA1 5HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-34.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 5HF 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

OSTERBERG ROAD, DA1 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.34-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.18-50.00%
Shoplifting50.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-81.82%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.5218.52%
Anti-social behaviour116.3637.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.1925.00%
Public order51.9966.67%
Other crime30.99-25.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.1212.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.5933.33%
Shoplifting71.59-30.00%
Burglary51.39400.00%
Other crime40.99300.00%
Other theft40.80300.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.53-14.29%
Shoplifting104.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.19-57.14%
Public order41.19100.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Burglary10.60-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.91180.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.57250.00%
Shoplifting122.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3950.00%
Burglary41.19100.00%
Drugs30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.34140.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.39-47.37%
Vehicle crime41.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.80300.00%
Public order40.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-55.56%
Drugs40.800.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Other theft30.60-40.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9458.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.78125.00%
Shoplifting51.7966.67%
Other theft50.99150.00%
Drugs40.99300.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-90.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.56-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour102.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99300.00%
Public order40.80100.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.355.56%
Anti-social behaviour83.78100.00%
Bicycle theft31.590.00%
Shoplifting30.60-72.73%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-60.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.540.00%
Shoplifting113.580.00%
Vehicle crime52.19150.00%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-60.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1350.00%
Shoplifting113.58266.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9914.29%
Vehicle crime21.59-33.33%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.95-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour72.3916.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-28.57%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.390.00%
Public order51.190.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202432
July 202427
June 202424
May 202428
April 202410
March 202419
February 202412
January 202419
December 202318
November 202318
October 202312
September 202326

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 20244
March 20241
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20243

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

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 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 5HF 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. Osterberg Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Joyce Green Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keyes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sheridan Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Oakes Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Samson Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barnwell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Thames Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Edmunds Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Alder Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Temple Hill Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hill View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Perrin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Temple Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Riverside Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Ashmore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1