ATLANTIC CLOSE, DA10 0LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA10 0LJ

ATLANTIC CLOSE, DA10 0LJ, Dartford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.34 per 1,000 population. This DA10 0LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA10 postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA10 0LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA10 0LJ, encompassing approximately 2345 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA10 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pacific Close with total crimes: 7
  • Craylands Square with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

ATLANTIC CLOSE, DA10 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.346.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.8275.00%
Drugs52.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.130.00%
Vehicle crime32.1350.00%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.40-16.67%
Public order42.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-20.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.12500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.56150.00%
Vehicle crime42.13100.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.10-42.86%
Burglary33.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-66.67%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.97200.00%
Burglary32.5650.00%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.09-7.69%
Other theft45.12-33.33%
Public order31.7150.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.2044.44%
Criminal damage and arson85.540.00%
Other theft63.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5666.67%
Public order22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.37-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.84166.67%
Vehicle crime43.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-25.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.09-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.26300.00%
Burglary31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.94125.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.68200.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.40-38.46%
Public order23.410.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.660.00%
Vehicle crime45.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202412
June 20248
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 202318
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA10 0LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pacific Close
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Craylands Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Alma Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Orchard Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Madden Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Milton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. All Saints Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mayfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lewis Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wallace Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Milton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Trebble Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. The Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1