DEVON ROAD, DA4 9AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA4 9AA

DEVON ROAD, DA4 9AA, Dartford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This DA4 9AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA4 postcode area, which has experienced 48 crimes and a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA4 9AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA4 9AA, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

DA4 9AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Horton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Stone Close with total crimes: 2

DEVON ROAD, DA4 9AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.21266.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.49150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.04-58.33%
Vehicle crime22.04-33.33%
Burglary20.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.80300.00%
Vehicle crime34.90200.00%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8650.00%
Other theft11.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.13-16.67%
Other theft32.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.35-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.840.00%
Shoplifting73.27133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.86100.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.6850.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.72100.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.0833.33%
Burglary21.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Public order20.82100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA4 9AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Horton Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Mill Stone Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Esparto Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Devon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Pembroke Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Axtane Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Water Mill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1