HIGH ROAD, DA2 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 7BU

HIGH ROAD, DA2 7BU, Dartford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This DA2 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 7BU, encompassing approximately 1198 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA2 7BU area, explore the DA2 7BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA2 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taylor Row with total crimes: 2
  • Hulsewood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Broad Lane with total crimes: 1

HIGH ROAD, DA2 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.830.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.34-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime611.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.17100.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5050.00%
Other theft32.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.170.00%
Other theft11.67-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.18-37.50%
Vehicle crime34.17200.00%
Other theft32.50200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.85100.00%
Other crime26.680.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.010.00%
Burglary13.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.34-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.170.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
February 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA2 7BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Taylor Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hulsewood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Brewers Field
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rowlatt Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1