DA2 6EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6EF

DA2 6EF, Dartford has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6EF 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 6EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6EF, encompassing approximately 4711 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA2 6EF area, explore the DA2 6EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA2 6EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wiltshire Close with total crimes: 5
  • Watling Street with total crimes: 4
  • Queens Gardens with total crimes: 3

DA2 6EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.7911.11%
Drugs34.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6450.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.0020.00%
Other theft53.8266.67%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8533.33%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.73-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-40.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.820.00%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.61-68.42%
Other theft41.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-71.43%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8511.76%
Criminal damage and arson74.0316.67%
Vehicle crime51.4925.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.28-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.61500.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Burglary30.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.43130.00%
Vehicle crime44.8833.33%
Burglary40.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.43-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.12-37.50%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Other theft30.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2870.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.6160.00%
Other theft51.70400.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202415
June 202410
May 202418
April 20246
March 202419
February 202417
January 202423
December 202310
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
April 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wiltshire Close
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Watling Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Queens Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Teynham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jessamine Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Salisbury Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Fleet Dale Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Kirby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Weardale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hill House Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Rosedale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maybury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1