AUSTEN CLOSE, DA9 9EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA9 9EU

AUSTEN CLOSE, DA9 9EU, Dartford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This DA9 9EU 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 9EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA9 9EU, encompassing approximately 3238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA9 9EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • London Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wakefield Road with total crimes: 3

AUSTEN CLOSE, DA9 9EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.87-40.00%
Burglary41.85300.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.10400.00%
Vehicle crime33.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.01-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-85.71%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.03133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.32400.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-75.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0360.00%
Vehicle crime62.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85300.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9466.67%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.09-50.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.63100.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.71-57.14%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 202414
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. London Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wakefield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alexander Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hyndford Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Valley View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kemsley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1