BOW ARROW LANE, DA2 6RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 6RB

BOW ARROW LANE, DA2 6RB, Dartford has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.85 per 1,000 population. This DA2 6RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA2 postcode area, which has experienced 262 crimes and a crime rate of 10.49 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA2 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 6RB, encompassing approximately 2114 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

DA2 6RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laurence Rise with total crimes: 19
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 12
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 6

BOW ARROW LANE, DA2 6RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.85-25.71%
Public order912.30800.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.2616.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Drugs41.890.00%
Other crime41.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.89100.00%
Burglary31.8950.00%

In July 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 offences3523.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.55-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-63.64%
Vehicle crime21.89100.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Public order10.95-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3532.63-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour1116.55266.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.200.00%
Other theft73.31133.33%
Public order43.31-50.00%
Drugs21.890.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.47-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4536.4118.42%
Public order821.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7816.67%
Burglary53.310.00%
Other theft32.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-40.00%
Drugs21.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences3829.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson617.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.84150.00%
Vehicle crime42.3633.33%
Drugs31.890.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.01-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson517.970.00%
Vehicle crime32.36-25.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Burglary20.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Public order10.47-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 offences4032.1625.00%
Public order618.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3633.33%
Vehicle crime41.89100.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Other theft31.42-40.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.0152.38%
Public order715.13133.33%
Other theft53.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.36-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-66.67%
Robbery10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.70-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson79.93-41.67%
Vehicle crime63.31500.00%
Burglary42.84100.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.59-34.69%
Criminal damage and arson1215.1371.43%
Other crime35.67200.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4933.1081.48%
Criminal damage and arson723.17-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.3150.00%
Other theft42.84300.00%
Vehicle crime21.89-33.33%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2724.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.7760.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.78100.00%
Vehicle crime31.89-25.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Drugs10.95-50.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.770.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202411
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202435
June 202435
May 202445
April 202438
March 202438
February 202440
January 202432
December 202321
November 202332
October 202349
September 202327
August 202327

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Laurence Rise
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Oaks
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Howard Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kingsley Avenue
    Total4
    Public order3
    Burglary1
  • 5. High Trees
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Norfolk Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ruskin Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Lansbury Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morris Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Eliot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mile Stone Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Invicta Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Elham Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Osbourne Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Sundridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bayly Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Mildred Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Fairfax Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carlisle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. St Vincents Road
    Total1
    Burglary1