DA2 6PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6PH

DA2 6PH, Dartford has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.84 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6PH 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 6PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6PH, encompassing approximately 2882 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA2 6PH 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
  • Invicta Road with total crimes: 3

DA2 6PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.8419.05%
Burglary28.67-33.33%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Public order20.69-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.92-22.22%
Public order67.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08300.00%
Other crime41.390.00%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.49-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour29.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.12-22.50%
Criminal damage and arson610.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.08150.00%
Other theft51.73150.00%
Other crime31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-60.00%
Public order20.69-60.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson813.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.7866.67%
Public order51.73150.00%
Burglary41.730.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In April 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 offences3518.746.06%
Criminal damage and arson612.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.35-17.50%
Criminal damage and arson611.4520.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Public order21.04-66.67%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.1273.91%
Public order613.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.73100.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.574.55%
Public order57.9825.00%
Drugs31.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-66.67%
Other theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-80.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.04-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson97.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.12400.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.3933.33%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.00-32.61%
Criminal damage and arson1010.7642.86%
Vehicle crime33.4750.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-75.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.59109.09%
Criminal damage and arson715.9675.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4333.33%
Other theft41.390.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202427
June 202431
May 202440
April 202435
March 202433
February 202440
January 202423
December 202322
November 202331
October 202346
September 202322

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6PH 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. Invicta Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Osbourne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B3228
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hardwick Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1