DA2 8AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 8AP

DA2 8AP, Dartford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This DA2 8AP 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 8AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 8AP, encompassing approximately 806 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA2 8AP area, explore the DA2 8AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA2 8AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Page Close with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Beacon Drive with total crimes: 1

DA2 8AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.680.00%
Drugs24.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.64300.00%
Public order24.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.480.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.960.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.920.00%
Public order22.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.44200.00%
Public order23.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.480.00%

In March 2024, 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 arson24.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.48-83.33%
Burglary11.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.640.00%
Vehicle crime37.44200.00%
Drugs13.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime13.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.200.00%
Possession of weapons12.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-66.67%

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 crime39.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.720.00%
Burglary12.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.480.00%
Drugs12.480.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Page Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beacon Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Bramble Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1