DA9 9SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA9 9SE

DA9 9SE, Dartford has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 232.56 per 1,000 population. This DA9 9SE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA9 postcode area, which has experienced 252 crimes and a crime rate of 16.95 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA9 9SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA9 9SE, encompassing approximately 571 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (83) incidents (-13.54% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DA9 9SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 132
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

DA9 9SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting83232.56-13.54%
Violence and sexual offences21145.13162.50%
Other theft836.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.99-20.00%
Possession of weapons46.99300.00%
Vehicle crime46.99300.00%
Public order36.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.250.00%
Drugs23.50-33.33%
Other crime13.500.00%
Theft from the person11.750.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96232.56-7.69%
Other theft10167.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences817.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.99150.00%
Public order58.74150.00%
Drugs38.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.250.00%
Robbery23.500.00%
Possession of weapons13.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting104227.31-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences8181.85-42.86%
Other theft513.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime38.74-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour25.25-71.43%
Drugs23.500.00%
Public order23.50100.00%
Robbery23.500.00%
Other crime13.50-50.00%
Theft from the person11.75-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting112278.0234.94%
Violence and sexual offences14195.8455.56%
Anti-social behaviour724.4816.67%
Vehicle crime712.24600.00%
Other theft612.24500.00%
Theft from the person310.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.250.00%
Drugs23.50-33.33%
Other crime23.500.00%
Possession of weapons23.500.00%
Burglary13.500.00%
Public order11.75-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting83194.09-19.42%
Violence and sexual offences9145.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.740.00%
Public order510.49-50.00%
Drugs38.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.25-33.33%
Burglary13.500.00%
Other theft11.75-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting103250.0411.96%
Violence and sexual offences12180.100.00%
Public order1020.980.00%
Other theft517.49150.00%
Other crime48.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.9950.00%
Drugs25.25100.00%
Vehicle crime23.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons13.500.00%
Theft from the person11.75-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting92211.5824.32%
Violence and sexual offences12160.87-47.83%
Vehicle crime520.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.740.00%
Theft from the person35.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.250.00%
Other theft23.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.500.00%
Drugs11.750.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74209.83-44.78%
Violence and sexual offences23129.3976.92%
Other theft640.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.4950.00%
Burglary35.250.00%
Public order35.2550.00%
Theft from the person35.250.00%
Vehicle crime35.25-50.00%
Other crime25.250.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting134312.9936.73%
Violence and sexual offences13234.31-7.14%
Other theft1222.73100.00%
Vehicle crime620.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson510.4925.00%
Theft from the person38.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.250.00%
Other crime23.500.00%
Public order23.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98262.2819.51%
Violence and sexual offences14171.36-6.67%
Vehicle crime924.480.00%
Other theft615.74-25.00%
Public order610.49200.00%
Theft from the person510.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.74100.00%
Robbery36.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.25100.00%
Burglary13.500.00%
Drugs11.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting82213.3230.16%
Violence and sexual offences15143.3887.50%
Vehicle crime926.2380.00%
Other theft815.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.99100.00%
Drugs23.50-60.00%
Public order23.500.00%
Other crime13.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.75-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63160.87-27.59%
Violence and sexual offences8110.16-46.67%
Drugs513.99150.00%
Vehicle crime58.74-28.57%
Other theft48.74-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour26.990.00%
Public order23.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.50-75.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Theft from the person11.750.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87239.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences15152.120.00%
Other theft1126.230.00%
Vehicle crime719.230.00%
Public order512.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.990.00%
Burglary23.500.00%
Drugs23.500.00%
Possession of weapons13.500.00%
Theft from the person11.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 202410
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234
August 202311

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 1211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202483
July 202496
June 2024104
May 2024112
April 202483
March 2024103
February 202492
January 202474
December 2023134
November 202398
October 202382
September 202363
August 202387

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235
August 20237

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20248
June 20248
May 202414
April 20249
March 202412
February 202412
January 202423
December 202313
November 202314
October 202315
September 20238
August 202315

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
November 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total132
    Shoplifting83
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons4
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1