DEWLANDS AVENUE, DA2 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6AJ

DEWLANDS AVENUE, DA2 6AJ, Dartford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA2 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA2 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6AJ, encompassing approximately 3647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA2 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watling Street with total crimes: 4
  • Invicta Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

DEWLANDS AVENUE, DA2 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.21-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.03-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.02-20.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.31-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.2966.67%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.77-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.5633.33%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-50.00%
Other crime20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.55-60.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.1150.00%
Burglary51.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.68-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10100.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.39100.00%
Vehicle crime42.19300.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.13-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.3231.25%
Vehicle crime55.7625.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-40.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.77-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson54.39-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 202416
February 202412
January 202421
December 202316
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA2 6AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Watling Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Invicta Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Teynham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brentfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rosedale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Brent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1