KINGSDOWN CLOSE, DA12 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 2LU

KINGSDOWN CLOSE, DA12 2LU, Gravesham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.56 per 1,000 population. This DA12 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 2LU, encompassing approximately 3435 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA12 2LU area, explore the DA12 2LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DA12 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shamrock Road with total crimes: 11
  • Dickens Road with total crimes: 6
  • Fenners Marsh with total crimes: 5

KINGSDOWN CLOSE, DA12 2LU 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 Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.5645.45%
Drugs94.66800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-28.57%
Other crime41.460.00%
Public order41.16300.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.90-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.2012.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.6240.00%
Other theft42.0433.33%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.33150.00%
Drugs51.4666.67%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Other crime20.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.08300.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.287.69%
Anti-social behaviour34.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4844.44%
Other theft53.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Drugs30.87-25.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6233.33%
Drugs41.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-40.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.73-59.09%
Vehicle crime52.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-50.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-40.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.52-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour86.40-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.33-16.67%
Burglary21.460.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.01107.14%
Anti-social behaviour98.4480.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.62-25.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Drugs20.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0860.00%
Vehicle crime62.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-54.55%
Drugs41.4633.33%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.910.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 202422
December 202329
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 2LU 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. Dickens Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fenners Marsh
    Total5
    Drugs5
  • 4. Rose Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 5. Thistle Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maypole Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Longmeade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nobles Mead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saltun Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lodding Salt Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Farriers Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dering Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gerald Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Roehampton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1