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

Overview of Crime in DA2 6DG

THE BRENT, DA2 6DG, Dartford has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6DG 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 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6DG, encompassing approximately 2783 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA2 6DG area, explore the DA2 6DG Area information page.
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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: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA2 6DG 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 6DG 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 offences2615.0913.04%
Criminal damage and arson79.3440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52-50.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.25-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour68.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.16150.00%
Public order51.80400.00%
Burglary31.8050.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%

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 offences2414.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-66.67%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.09-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson67.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.160.00%
Other theft41.80-20.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.4855.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.14-37.50%
Burglary51.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.80-16.67%
Other theft51.80400.00%
Public order41.80300.00%
Other crime21.44100.00%

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 offences2016.53-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour87.19166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.87-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

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 offences2316.8943.75%
Criminal damage and arson78.2640.00%
Vehicle crime42.52300.00%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.22-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7566.67%
Public order31.80-25.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.7313.64%
Public order48.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-25.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.8110.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.45-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson97.19-10.00%
Vehicle crime43.23300.00%
Other crime31.440.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences2818.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.590.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202424
June 202420
May 202431
April 202420
March 202423
February 202416
January 202425
December 202322
November 202320
October 202328

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 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 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA2 6DG 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. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Brent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Oakwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1