READERS CLOSE, DA12 2FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 2FN

READERS CLOSE, DA12 2FN, Gravesham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.90 per 1,000 population. This DA12 2FN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA12 postcode area, which has experienced 513 crimes and a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA12 2FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 2FN, encompassing approximately 2411 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA12 2FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hayes Road with total crimes: 2
  • Beckley Close with total crimes: 1
  • Rochester Road with total crimes: 1

READERS CLOSE, DA12 2FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-71.43%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.05133.33%
Other crime22.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.15-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2450.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.56400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83100.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.730.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.0733.33%
Vehicle crime11.66-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6360.00%
Burglary23.32100.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3966.67%
Other crime22.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-83.33%
Other theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.490.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 2FN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hayes Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beckley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Longmeade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Saltun Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Allens Mead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1