DICKENS ROAD, DA12 2JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 2JY

DICKENS ROAD, DA12 2JY, Gravesham has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This DA12 2JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA12 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA12 2JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 2JY, encompassing approximately 4128 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA12 2JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shamrock Road with total crimes: 11
  • Bellman Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Dickens Road with total crimes: 6

DICKENS ROAD, DA12 2JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.33-33.33%
Public order51.940.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-33.33%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.11-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson125.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.91-33.33%
Other theft51.4566.67%
Other crime21.210.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.268.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.42200.00%
Drugs42.18100.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.2013.64%
Criminal damage and arson56.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.7222.22%
Criminal damage and arson45.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Other theft30.73-50.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.9012.50%
Other theft64.3650.00%
Other crime51.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.960.00%
Other theft43.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.20-44.83%
Vehicle crime53.88150.00%
Other theft51.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-62.50%
Other crime20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.53-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour87.0214.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.94-22.22%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.05120.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.18250.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-60.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.427.14%
Criminal damage and arson93.6380.00%
Vehicle crime52.1866.67%
Other theft41.21300.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-77.78%
Public order20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 202427
June 202425
May 202422
April 202418
March 202416
February 202416
January 202429
December 202333
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
November 20231
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
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shamrock Road
    Total11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bellman Avenue
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dickens Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Denton Court Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rose Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 7. Thistle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brown Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maypole Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nobles Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Farriers Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Silver Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Dering Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gerald Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Roehampton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. A226
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1