THELMA CLOSE, DA12 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 4LJ

THELMA CLOSE, DA12 4LJ, Gravesham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This DA12 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 4LJ, encompassing approximately 2371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA12 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Latona Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Whinfell Way with total crimes: 2

THELMA CLOSE, DA12 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.690.00%
Shoplifting31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.0160.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.37-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.70166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.3725.00%
Vehicle crime32.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.64100.00%
Shoplifting31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-50.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-71.43%
Other theft10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.33250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences34.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.17150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-66.67%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.59500.00%
Shoplifting32.53-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27200.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.170.00%
Shoplifting42.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order 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 DA12 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Latona Drive
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whinfell Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Imperial Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glenrosa Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1