JEPSON DRIVE, DA2 6FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6FR

JEPSON DRIVE, DA2 6FR, Dartford has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6FR 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 6FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6FR, encompassing approximately 4003 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA2 6FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laurence Rise with total crimes: 13
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 13
  • Watling Street with total crimes: 4

JEPSON DRIVE, DA2 6FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.993.57%
Criminal damage and arson37.24-50.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order20.50-71.43%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.99-15.15%
Public order76.99600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.24-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour48.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.75-57.14%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.73-21.28%
Vehicle crime79.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.75-30.00%
Other theft61.75100.00%
Other crime31.50200.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.4827.03%
Criminal damage and arson1011.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-28.57%
Public order51.25150.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.48-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour79.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.75-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Other crime20.75-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.24-19.15%
Criminal damage and arson119.4983.33%
Burglary32.750.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Public order20.75-71.43%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4717.7334.29%
Public order711.7416.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50400.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.9940.00%
Public order68.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-37.50%
Drugs41.25300.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.99-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson86.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.00200.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Public order41.00300.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.74-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.749.09%
Vehicle crime43.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5019.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.750.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202428
July 202433
June 202437
May 202447
April 202437
March 202438
February 202447
January 202435
December 202325
November 202335
October 202350

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Laurence Rise
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Oaks
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 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. Tollgate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B3228
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bevis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hill House Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Rosedale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1