SHEARS CLOSE, DA1 2TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 2TL

SHEARS CLOSE, DA1 2TL, Dartford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This DA1 2TL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 550 crimes and a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 2TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 2TL, encompassing approximately 1608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA1 2TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakfield Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elm Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 2

SHEARS CLOSE, DA1 2TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.46300.00%
Drugs22.490.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.59-44.44%
Other theft13.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.46350.00%
Burglary15.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.73-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.22600.00%
Other crime14.350.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-90.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.57150.00%
Other crime36.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5742.86%
Anti-social behaviour26.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.080.00%
Drugs14.350.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 202410
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 2TL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakfield Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Elm Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Carsington Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Spires
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Oakfield Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Monks Orchard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hazel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1