DA9 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA9 9BL

DA9 9BL, Dartford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.21 per 1,000 population. This DA9 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA9 9BL, encompassing approximately 1156 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA9 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Woodward Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Bell Close with total crimes: 3

DA9 9BL 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.2150.00%
Vehicle crime77.78600.00%
Other theft36.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-33.33%
Public order11.73-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In August 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 offences617.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.320.00%
Public order22.590.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.37-45.45%
Theft from the person25.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.2983.33%
Public order29.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.73-66.67%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.190.00%
Vehicle crime32.59200.00%
Other crime22.590.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1015.56233.33%
Anti-social behaviour38.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.46-62.50%
Drugs22.59100.00%
Burglary11.730.00%

In February 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 offences813.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson26.92-33.33%
Public order21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-60.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.050.00%
Shoplifting54.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.32200.00%
Vehicle crime32.590.00%
Bicycle theft12.590.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.2911.11%
Vehicle crime38.65-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.59-25.00%
Other theft22.59-50.00%
Public order11.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.780.00%
Vehicle crime43.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.46-50.00%
Other theft43.46100.00%
Public order33.4650.00%
Robbery12.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.800.00%
Shoplifting66.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.190.00%
Vehicle crime34.320.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Robbery11.730.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236

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
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Woodward Terrace
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Chalice Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bishops Court
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cotton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Clare Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Church Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Branton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dulcie Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1