SHIRLEY CLOSE, DA1 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5BB

SHIRLEY CLOSE, DA1 5BB, Dartford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5BB, encompassing approximately 2274 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA1 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holmleigh Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Chatsworth Road with total crimes: 2

SHIRLEY CLOSE, DA1 5BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.20200.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.080.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.160.00%
Vehicle crime42.640.00%
Other theft11.76-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.5225.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.28-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.2033.33%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.280.00%
Public order22.640.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.16100.00%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.08-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.16-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.200.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 5BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holmleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Chatsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Mayfair Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lagonda Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Eton Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1