ALDER PLACE, DA1 5WR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5WR

ALDER PLACE, DA1 5WR, Dartford has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.05 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5WR 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 5WR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5WR, encompassing approximately 4983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

DA1 5WR Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Mundy Way with total crimes: 13
  • Foster Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

ALDER PLACE, DA1 5WR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.050.00%
Shoplifting124.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.41-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.61-61.11%
Vehicle crime41.40-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.80200.00%
Public order30.60-50.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

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 offences2417.86-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour184.82157.14%
Criminal damage and arson113.61-8.33%
Shoplifting102.21-37.50%
Public order62.0150.00%
Vehicle crime51.20150.00%
Theft from the person41.00100.00%
Other theft30.80-57.14%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.86-3.70%
Shoplifting165.22166.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.2171.43%
Other theft72.41250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.40-50.00%
Burglary41.40100.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.2442.11%
Anti-social behaviour145.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.8175.00%
Shoplifting61.40-68.42%
Public order41.20-20.00%
Other theft20.80-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.0626.67%
Shoplifting193.8172.73%
Anti-social behaviour123.81100.00%
Other theft72.4140.00%
Vehicle crime61.40200.00%
Drugs51.2066.67%
Public order51.00-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.00100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.44-40.00%
Shoplifting113.01120.00%
Public order82.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.61-14.29%
Other theft51.20-16.67%
Other crime31.000.00%
Drugs30.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-86.67%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.25108.33%
Criminal damage and arson155.02200.00%
Public order83.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.61-56.25%
Other theft61.40100.00%
Drugs51.20400.00%
Shoplifting51.00-28.57%
Robbery21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.6445.45%
Violence and sexual offences123.21-52.00%
Shoplifting72.4116.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other theft30.60-40.00%
Drugs10.60-80.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.658.70%
Anti-social behaviour115.0283.33%
Shoplifting62.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-37.50%
Other theft51.00-16.67%
Drugs51.00400.00%
Public order41.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.0553.33%
Shoplifting94.62-35.71%
Vehicle crime81.81166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.61-33.33%
Public order81.61-11.11%
Other theft61.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.25-11.76%
Shoplifting143.01-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson122.81140.00%
Public order92.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8160.00%
Other theft51.6125.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-50.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.450.00%
Shoplifting173.410.00%
Public order123.410.00%
Vehicle crime62.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.000.00%
Possession of weapons41.000.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
July 202426
June 202427
May 202419
April 202415
March 202425
February 202412
January 202425
December 202323
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 202415
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 20247
June 202414
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
February 202416
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202416
June 20246
May 202419
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. William Mundy Way
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Foster Drive
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Spielman Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trevithick Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hilltop Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. James Smith Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Osterberg Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oakes Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Samson Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Station Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Alder Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Temple Hill Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hill View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Perrin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Temple Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Scott Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Knights Manor Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Mill Pond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Riverside Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1