DARENTH WOOD ROAD, DA2 8AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 8AA

DARENTH WOOD ROAD, DA2 8AA, Dartford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.40 per 1,000 population. This DA2 8AA 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 8AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 8AA, encompassing approximately 382 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA2 8AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darenth Wood Road with total crimes: 8
  • Powell Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Redding Close with total crimes: 1

DARENTH WOOD ROAD, DA2 8AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour744.40-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences518.280.00%
Possession of weapons213.060.00%
Other theft15.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.61-50.00%
Robbery12.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour831.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.89100.00%
Other crime15.220.00%
Other theft12.610.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour528.73-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences213.06-33.33%
Other theft15.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.610.00%
Other crime12.610.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour833.9514.29%
Violence and sexual offences320.89-25.00%
Other crime17.830.00%
Public order12.610.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour741.79250.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.45-25.00%
Other theft17.830.00%
Public order12.610.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences533.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime25.22100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour547.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson413.060.00%
Public order210.450.00%
Other theft15.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.28200.00%
Other crime27.83100.00%
Other theft15.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson315.67200.00%
Other crime17.830.00%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.06100.00%
Other theft15.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.610.00%
Drugs12.610.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs110.450.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences220.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.220.00%
Drugs15.220.00%
Public order12.610.00%
Theft from the person12.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson215.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Public order12.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA2 8AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Darenth Wood Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Powell Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Redding Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1