ST JAMES LANE, DA9 9LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA9 9LQ

ST JAMES LANE, DA9 9LQ, Dartford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This DA9 9LQ 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 9LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA9 9LQ, encompassing approximately 1533 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA9 9LQ area, explore the DA9 9LQ 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 (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA9 9LQ 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

ST JAMES LANE, DA9 9LQ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.3580.00%
Vehicle crime65.870.00%
Other theft23.91100.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.43-37.50%
Public order33.260.00%
Other crime31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.13-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour25.220.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.9583.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.17150.00%
Public order23.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4314.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.220.00%
Drugs21.96100.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.52-30.00%
Theft from the person14.560.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1011.09233.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.52-50.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.3011.11%
Criminal damage and arson66.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.910.00%
Public order32.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.9550.00%
Vehicle crime55.87400.00%
Other theft43.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.61200.00%
Public order21.96-50.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

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 offences818.910.00%
Shoplifting65.220.00%
Public order43.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
October 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 1 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

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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Woodward Terrace
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bishops Court
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Hayes Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oak Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Branton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dulcie Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Carlton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birch Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1