THE BRENT, DA2 6DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6DE

THE BRENT, DA2 6DE, Dartford has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.54 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6DE 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 6DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6DE, encompassing approximately 2701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DA2 6DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Oaks with total crimes: 13
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 6
  • Watling Street with total crimes: 4

THE BRENT, DA2 6DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.5413.04%
Criminal damage and arson79.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59-60.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Public order20.74-66.67%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.77-4.17%
Public order68.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.850.00%
Burglary31.8550.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.88-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-71.43%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%

In June 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 offences2017.03-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour87.4060.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9640.00%
Other theft42.59300.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.37-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.36-37.50%
Burglary51.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Public order31.85200.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In April 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 offences2017.03-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour87.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.8525.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.7743.75%
Criminal damage and arson78.5175.00%
Vehicle crime42.59300.00%
Burglary41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.92100.00%
Public order31.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.809.09%
Public order48.88100.00%
Vehicle crime41.48-20.00%
Drugs21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.6515.79%
Vehicle crime58.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-50.00%
Burglary31.4850.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.17-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson87.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.96300.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.5147.37%
Criminal damage and arson1010.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.700.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.030.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202424
June 202420
May 202428
April 202420
March 202423
February 202416
January 202424
December 202322
November 202319
October 202328
September 202319

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
December 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Oaks
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Howard Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Watling Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Invicta Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brentfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Osbourne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosedale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. The Brent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1