BEACON DRIVE, DA2 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 8BQ

BEACON DRIVE, DA2 8BQ, Dartford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This DA2 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 8BQ, encompassing approximately 944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA2 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Page Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fallowfield with total crimes: 1

BEACON DRIVE, DA2 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.53-28.57%
Drugs25.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%

In August 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 offences718.0040.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.41200.00%
Public order23.180.00%
Other crime22.120.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.59400.00%
Burglary15.290.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime35.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.590.00%
Vehicle crime23.180.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In April 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 offences314.82-25.00%
Other crime23.180.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.240.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Burglary12.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.710.00%
Vehicle crime46.35100.00%
Drugs14.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

In December 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 arson26.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.120.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.590.00%
Burglary23.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.590.00%
Drugs23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Page Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Fallowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beacon Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bramble Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1