EPSOM CLOSE, DA12 5BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 5BF

EPSOM CLOSE, DA12 5BF, Gravesham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This DA12 5BF 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 5BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 5BF, encompassing approximately 1758 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA12 5BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ruffets Wood with total crimes: 4
  • Codrington Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Winters Croft with total crimes: 2

EPSOM CLOSE, DA12 5BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-60.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, 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 crime56.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.980.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.82-72.73%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Drugs11.14-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.51120.00%
Drugs36.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.96150.00%
Burglary32.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.980.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.69-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71-33.33%
Drugs11.140.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary78.53600.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.55100.00%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.840.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.10200.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-66.67%
Other theft21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.410.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 5BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ruffets Wood
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Codrington Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Winters Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Epsom Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Westwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Watling Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Westfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1