TEMPLE HILL SQUARE, DA1 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5HY

TEMPLE HILL SQUARE, DA1 5HY, Dartford has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5HY, encompassing approximately 6509 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foster Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Bronte Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

TEMPLE HILL SQUARE, DA1 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.686.90%
Criminal damage and arson64.76-50.00%
Shoplifting50.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-69.23%
Possession of weapons30.61200.00%
Public order30.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.06-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour134.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.009.09%
Public order51.8466.67%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.53-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson112.0083.33%
Shoplifting71.69-30.00%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Public order30.61-50.00%
Other theft30.46200.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.69-6.67%
Shoplifting102.15-16.67%
Public order61.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.92-25.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.69275.00%
Shoplifting122.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.84100.00%
Burglary41.23300.00%
Public order40.610.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.46200.00%
Drugs20.46-66.67%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

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
Shoplifting128.30140.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.84-45.45%
Drugs61.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92100.00%
Public order40.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-69.23%
Other theft40.61-20.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0657.14%
Criminal damage and arson133.38160.00%
Shoplifting52.0066.67%
Other theft50.7725.00%
Vehicle crime40.77300.00%
Drugs40.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-80.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 offences147.07-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5466.67%
Public order40.77100.00%
Other theft40.61-20.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.37-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour83.07100.00%
Other theft51.23150.00%
Shoplifting30.77-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-66.67%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-60.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.379.52%
Shoplifting113.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.69-18.18%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-55.56%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.9861.54%
Criminal damage and arson113.23120.00%
Shoplifting111.69266.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.6912.50%
Other theft51.38400.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.31-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.76-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour82.0014.29%
Vehicle crime51.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.77-16.67%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Public order30.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.530.00%
Public order61.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.920.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
July 202436
June 202424
May 202424
April 202412
March 202422
February 202414
January 202420
December 202323
November 202321
October 202313
September 202323

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202413
June 202414
May 202415
April 20244
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

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 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 202413
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
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 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

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
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foster Drive
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bronte Grove
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Spielman Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Littlebrook Manor Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Keyes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sheridan Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Oakes Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Samson Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Norfolk Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Farnol Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Pilgrims Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Thames Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Edmunds Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Alder Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Temple Hill Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hill View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Perrin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Temple Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Scott Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Knights Manor Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. St Vincents Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Morris Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1