DA3 7PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA3 7PH

DA3 7PH, Dartford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population. This DA3 7PH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA3 postcode area, which has experienced 88 crimes and a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA3 7PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA3 7PH, encompassing approximately 1987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA3 7PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caxton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chartwell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Copse Side with total crimes: 2

DA3 7PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.52300.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.54100.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-87.50%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.530.00%
Robbery23.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.02-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5560.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.04-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.57175.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.530.00%
Other theft42.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-42.86%
Public order12.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.53-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.030.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA3 7PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caxton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Chartwell Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Copse Side
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pitfield
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Main Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Oakwood Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1