BURROUGHS DRIVE, DA1 5TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5TX

BURROUGHS DRIVE, DA1 5TX, Dartford has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.21 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5TX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 641 crimes and a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 5TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5TX, encompassing approximately 5615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

DA1 5TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Mundy Way with total crimes: 14
  • Dartford (Station) with total crimes: 10
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 7

BURROUGHS DRIVE, DA1 5TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.21-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour184.27125.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.21-8.33%
Shoplifting91.96-35.71%
Vehicle crime61.60100.00%
Public order61.07100.00%
Theft from the person51.07150.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Other theft30.53-57.14%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.316.90%
Shoplifting145.52133.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.4971.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.14-50.00%
Other theft71.42250.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.6445.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.1645.45%
Criminal damage and arson72.8516.67%
Shoplifting61.25-66.67%
Public order41.07-33.33%
Other theft20.71-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.0317.65%
Shoplifting183.56125.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.2137.50%
Vehicle crime71.96250.00%
Other theft71.2540.00%
Drugs61.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.07200.00%
Public order61.07-25.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.51-41.38%
Public order83.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.420.00%
Shoplifting81.4260.00%
Drugs51.420.00%
Other theft50.89-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-87.50%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.85107.14%
Criminal damage and arson165.16220.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.85-52.94%
Public order81.42100.00%
Other theft61.4250.00%
Drugs51.0766.67%
Shoplifting50.890.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.3341.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.03-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-16.67%
Shoplifting50.8966.67%
Public order40.890.00%
Other theft40.71-33.33%
Drugs30.71-40.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.648.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.14-40.00%
Other theft61.070.00%
Drugs51.07400.00%
Public order40.89-42.86%
Shoplifting30.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-62.50%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.8960.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.27-9.09%
Shoplifting91.78-30.77%
Vehicle crime81.60100.00%
Public order71.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.25-25.00%
Other theft61.0720.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.11-16.67%
Shoplifting132.67-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson112.3283.33%
Public order91.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.6033.33%
Other theft51.4225.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-33.33%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.25-33.33%
Shoplifting163.2145.45%
Public order122.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.07-53.85%
Vehicle crime61.0720.00%
Possession of weapons41.07300.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.320.00%
Shoplifting112.140.00%
Public order91.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202431
June 202429
May 202420
April 202417
March 202429
February 202414
January 202426
December 202324
November 202315
October 202318
September 202327

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20248
June 202416
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 202417
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 202416
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236
September 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202414
June 20246
May 202418
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 202313
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. William Mundy Way
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Dartford (Station)
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Station Approach
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Osterberg Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Richmond Lane
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hilltop Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Knights Manor Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mill Pond Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. James Smith Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Alder Place
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Samson Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Temple Hill Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Burroughs Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Temple Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Merryweather Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gladstone Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trevithick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Scott Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Foster Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Vincents Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Fulwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Central Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1