HIGH TREES, DA2 6PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6PL

HIGH TREES, DA2 6PL, Dartford has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.35 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6PL 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 6PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6PL, encompassing approximately 3322 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA2 6PL area, explore the DA2 6PL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA2 6PL area, visit the DA2 6PL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA2 6PL 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

HIGH TREES, DA2 6PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.3525.93%
Criminal damage and arson510.23-37.50%
Other theft31.500.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Public order20.60-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.06-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson88.13166.67%
Public order72.41250.00%
Other crime52.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Drugs20.900.00%

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 offences3715.05-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour411.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-66.67%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-60.00%
Burglary20.600.00%

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 offences4023.77-2.44%
Criminal damage and arson912.04-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.7133.33%
Other theft82.41300.00%
Vehicle crime52.41150.00%
Public order21.50-60.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.577.89%
Criminal damage and arson1012.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.010.00%
Burglary61.81500.00%
Public order51.8166.67%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.268.57%
Criminal damage and arson611.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.81500.00%
Vehicle crime41.8133.33%
Public order31.2050.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-83.33%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson910.5380.00%
Burglary62.71500.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Public order20.90-71.43%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.5635.48%
Public order712.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1166.67%
Other theft31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.956.90%
Public order59.3325.00%
Drugs41.50100.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-62.50%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.96-19.44%
Criminal damage and arson88.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.41500.00%
Vehicle crime51.8125.00%
Other theft41.50300.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.45-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson1010.830.00%
Vehicle crime43.01100.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-80.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5123.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson1015.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.010.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 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 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

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 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
July 202437
June 202440
May 202441
April 202438
March 202435
February 202442
January 202431
December 202329
November 202336
October 202351

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

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

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 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 6PL 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. Invicta Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brentfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Osbourne Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B3228
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hardwick Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sundridge Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ivy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1