PRINCES ROAD, DA2 6NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6NQ

PRINCES ROAD, DA2 6NQ, Dartford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6NQ 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 6NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6NQ, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA2 6NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watling Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Queens Gardens with total crimes: 3

PRINCES ROAD, DA2 6NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6630.77%
Anti-social behaviour36.83-25.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0662.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Other theft31.21-40.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.64-27.27%
Other theft53.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01300.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.65-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.42150.00%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Other theft21.21-60.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.28114.29%
Other theft56.0366.67%
Public order52.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Other crime31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.8133.33%
Vehicle crime41.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-66.67%
Other theft31.21-40.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.5161.54%
Criminal damage and arson98.4412.50%
Vehicle crime63.62100.00%
Other crime52.410.00%
Other theft52.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.23166.67%
Other theft53.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.28136.36%
Criminal damage and arson310.450.00%
Drugs21.21-50.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Other crime10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.07-26.67%
Drugs44.42300.00%
Vehicle crime41.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-57.14%
Other crime31.210.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.28-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson76.030.00%
Vehicle crime32.810.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.430.00%
Shoplifting32.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20248
June 202411
May 202415
April 20247
March 202421
February 202413
January 202426
December 202311
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 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 6NQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Watling Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Queens Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Teynham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Salisbury Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Fleet Dale Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. B260
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Churchill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Rosedale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Princes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Maybury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1