DA9 9AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA9 9AY

DA9 9AY, Dartford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.11 per 1,000 population. This DA9 9AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA9 postcode area, which has experienced 210 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA9 9AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA9 9AY, encompassing approximately 1678 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA9 9AY area, explore the DA9 9AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA9 9AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Bell Close with total crimes: 3
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 2

DA9 9AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.11150.00%
Shoplifting45.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Other crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.34300.00%
Public order32.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Shoplifting31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.550.00%
Shoplifting32.3850.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-66.67%

In June 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 offences35.96-50.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In May 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 offences611.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.57400.00%
Other theft22.98100.00%
Shoplifting21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.340.00%
Shoplifting32.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-66.67%
Public order10.60-80.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.34-16.67%
Public order52.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.98200.00%
Drugs11.790.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.5116.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.570.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.5766.67%
Vehicle crime32.980.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.5550.00%
Shoplifting31.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.72250.00%
Robbery24.170.00%
Shoplifting21.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.750.00%
Shoplifting42.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA9 9AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Bell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Charles Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clare Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Borland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Low Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1