WOOD LANE, DA2 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 7LR

WOOD LANE, DA2 7LR, Dartford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population. This DA2 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 7LR, encompassing approximately 1214 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA2 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 2

WOOD LANE, DA2 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.29100.00%
Shoplifting23.29100.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences47.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.29100.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.470.00%
Shoplifting10.82-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.3560.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.59-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.29-60.00%
Public order11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.82-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.1266.67%
Other crime24.120.00%
Drugs11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.17500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.650.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Shoplifting10.82-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.29-75.00%
Public order21.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.88300.00%
Other theft26.590.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.060.00%
Public order33.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Green Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Coombfield Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Sinclair Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1