DA5 2BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 2BN

DA5 2BN, Dartford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.40 per 1,000 population. This DA5 2BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA5 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA5 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 2BN, encompassing approximately 1038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 2BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinewood Place with total crimes: 7
  • Anvil Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Maplehurst Close with total crimes: 2

DA5 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime38.66200.00%
Other crime22.890.00%
Public order11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93-33.33%
Other theft21.93100.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.93-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.780.00%
Vehicle crime22.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In June 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 offences414.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime33.8550.00%
Drugs32.890.00%
Burglary22.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Public order11.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.40150.00%
Vehicle crime29.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.930.00%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In April 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 offences413.48-55.56%
Vehicle crime33.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8950.00%
Public order12.890.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.66-33.33%
Other theft11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-40.00%
Other crime12.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.40500.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.780.00%
Vehicle crime34.8150.00%
Public order12.890.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Drugs11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-50.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Burglary11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-75.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.990.00%
Vehicle crime47.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.850.00%
Robbery22.890.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Public order21.930.00%
Drugs11.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 2BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pinewood Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. Anvil Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Maplehurst Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Calvert Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sandringham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Dell
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Old Bexley Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Heathwood Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1