DA2 7DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 7DZ

DA2 7DZ, Dartford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.14 per 1,000 population. This DA2 7DZ 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 7DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 7DZ, encompassing approximately 552 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DA2 7DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Oakfield Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Walnut Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2

DA2 7DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting427.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.43-40.00%
Other crime25.430.00%
Drugs13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-50.00%
Other theft11.81-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting843.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.47-28.57%
Vehicle crime39.0550.00%
Other theft25.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Burglary13.620.00%
Public order11.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.330.00%
Vehicle crime212.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Public order11.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.43100.00%
Other crime13.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.81-50.00%
Burglary11.81-66.67%
Other theft11.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences736.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.6666.67%
Burglary39.050.00%
Vehicle crime25.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.620.00%
Shoplifting11.810.00%
Bicycle theft11.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.71-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour312.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.430.00%
Drugs11.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.52300.00%
Vehicle crime214.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.620.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.24-33.33%
Other crime23.620.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.430.00%
Other crime23.620.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-75.00%
Burglary11.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.52-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson49.050.00%
Vehicle crime37.24200.00%
Burglary15.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences837.9914.29%
Criminal damage and arson414.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.24-33.33%
Shoplifting23.62-71.43%
Other theft23.620.00%
Possession of weapons13.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences741.61600.00%
Shoplifting712.66250.00%
Vehicle crime312.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.430.00%
Public order13.620.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime218.090.00%
Shoplifting23.620.00%
Burglary13.620.00%
Robbery11.810.00%
Public order11.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20241
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Oakfield Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hawley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Carsington Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Spires
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Greenbanks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1