MILL POND ROAD, DA1 5WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5WU

MILL POND ROAD, DA1 5WU, Dartford has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.40 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5WU 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 5WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5WU, encompassing approximately 4566 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DA1 5WU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • William Mundy Way with total crimes: 13
  • Foster Drive with total crimes: 11

MILL POND ROAD, DA1 5WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.40-5.88%
Shoplifting187.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.0722.22%
Other theft72.4116.67%
Drugs61.53200.00%
Theft from the person51.31-28.57%
Public order51.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-42.86%
Other crime40.880.00%
Burglary40.88300.00%
Possession of weapons30.8850.00%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3533.07118.75%
Violence and sexual offences347.66-26.09%
Shoplifting307.453.45%
Public order106.5711.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.1912.50%
Vehicle crime71.9775.00%
Theft from the person71.53133.33%
Other theft61.53-50.00%
Other crime41.31100.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.7839.39%
Shoplifting2910.077.41%
Anti-social behaviour166.35-11.11%
Other theft123.5050.00%
Public order92.63125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9714.29%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Theft from the person30.88200.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.096.45%
Shoplifting277.23-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour185.910.00%
Other theft83.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.750.00%
Burglary61.53100.00%
Public order41.31-71.43%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3931.53129.41%
Violence and sexual offences318.5429.17%
Anti-social behaviour186.790.00%
Public order143.9455.56%
Other theft123.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.6316.67%
Vehicle crime61.53200.00%
Drugs41.310.00%
Burglary30.88-57.14%
Robbery30.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%

In April 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 offences2424.09-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour185.2620.00%
Shoplifting173.94-34.62%
Other theft143.7275.00%
Public order93.07-40.00%
Burglary71.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.53-73.91%
Drugs41.310.00%
Theft from the person40.8833.33%
Other crime40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5234.3867.74%
Shoplifting2611.39-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson235.69130.00%
Public order155.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.28-25.00%
Other theft83.28-11.11%
Drugs41.750.00%
Burglary40.8833.33%
Theft from the person30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3127.15-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences316.79-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour206.7942.86%
Criminal damage and arson104.3842.86%
Other theft92.190.00%
Public order61.97-25.00%
Drugs41.31-33.33%
Theft from the person40.88100.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Burglary30.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.035.56%
Shoplifting328.3245.45%
Anti-social behaviour147.017.69%
Other theft93.07-18.18%
Public order81.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.75-61.11%
Burglary61.530.00%
Drugs61.31200.00%
Theft from the person21.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-77.78%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.12-18.18%
Shoplifting227.8810.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.8212.50%
Anti-social behaviour133.94-13.33%
Other theft112.85-38.89%
Vehicle crime92.4180.00%
Public order81.97-50.00%
Theft from the person61.75200.00%
Other crime41.31300.00%
Bicycle theft30.88200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.75-18.52%
Shoplifting209.64-44.44%
Other theft184.385.88%
Criminal damage and arson163.9445.45%
Public order163.50-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour153.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.28-16.67%
Robbery41.090.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5439.420.00%
Shoplifting3611.830.00%
Public order197.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.160.00%
Other theft173.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.720.00%
Vehicle crime62.410.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Possession of weapons40.880.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202434
July 202446
June 202433
May 202431
April 202424
March 202452
February 202431
January 202438
December 202336
November 202344
October 202354

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 202423
February 202410
January 20247
December 202318
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 202412
April 202414
March 20248
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 202414
April 20249
March 202415
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 327 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202430
July 202429
June 202427
May 202439
April 202417
March 202426
February 202431
January 202432
December 202322
November 202320
October 202336

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202435
July 202416
June 202418
May 202418
April 202418
March 202415
February 202420
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 2. William Mundy Way
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Foster Drive
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bank Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Copperfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. St James Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Suffolk Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Bullace Lane
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. James Smith Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Oakes Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Samson Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Station Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Junction Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Priory Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Anne Of Cleves Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Alder Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Temple Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Scott Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Police Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mill Pond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Priory Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Riverside Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1