THE OAKS, DA2 6PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6PF

THE OAKS, DA2 6PF, Dartford has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.03 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6PF 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 6PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6PF, encompassing approximately 2890 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DA2 6PF 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
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 6

THE OAKS, DA2 6PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.0329.63%
Criminal damage and arson612.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0833.33%
Other theft31.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Public order20.69-77.78%
Burglary10.69-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.14-27.03%
Public order99.34800.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.11166.67%
Other crime52.770.00%
Drugs41.730.00%
Burglary41.38100.00%
Vehicle crime41.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.95-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour412.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.33-2.44%
Criminal damage and arson913.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.11100.00%
Other theft82.77300.00%
Drugs32.77200.00%
Public order31.04-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.912.50%
Criminal damage and arson914.1950.00%
Public order73.11133.33%
Burglary52.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-33.33%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.1814.29%
Criminal damage and arson613.84-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.08500.00%
Vehicle crime42.08100.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.03-14.63%
Criminal damage and arson712.1175.00%
Burglary32.420.00%
Public order21.04-71.43%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.5324.24%
Public order714.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.4233.33%
Burglary31.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.3432.00%
Public order611.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-57.14%
Other theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.30-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson78.65-41.67%
Vehicle crime52.4266.67%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences3519.72-31.37%
Criminal damage and arson1212.1150.00%
Vehicle crime34.1550.00%
Other crime31.0450.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-85.71%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson817.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.770.00%
Other theft42.420.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
July 202437
June 202440
May 202441
April 202440
March 202435
February 202441
January 202433
December 202325
November 202335
October 202351

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA2 6PF 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. Howard Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kingsley Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Invicta Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brentfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Osbourne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ruskin Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hardwick Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sundridge Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bayly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1