WILKINSON CLOSE, DA1 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 5LH

WILKINSON CLOSE, DA1 5LH, Dartford has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This DA1 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 5LH, encompassing approximately 4918 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 5LH area, explore the DA1 5LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA1 5LH area, visit the DA1 5LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bronte Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Spielman Road with total crimes: 4
  • Trevithick Drive with total crimes: 4

WILKINSON CLOSE, DA1 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.15-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson44.88-20.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Public order30.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.8172.22%
Anti-social behaviour86.300.00%
Public order61.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2266.67%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.57-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.6660.00%
Burglary51.63400.00%
Other crime41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-62.50%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.690.00%
Shoplifting61.63-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-58.33%
Public order41.02300.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.8190.91%
Anti-social behaviour124.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4460.00%
Shoplifting71.6340.00%
Burglary41.42100.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-40.00%
Drugs10.61-66.67%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.55-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour62.24500.00%
Vehicle crime51.220.00%
Shoplifting51.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-28.57%
Other theft41.0233.33%
Public order30.810.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1523.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.2516.67%
Vehicle crime51.420.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-85.71%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.71-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour72.64-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.42100.00%
Other theft31.22200.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3510.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.47233.33%
Vehicle crime32.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-25.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.54-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson44.07-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.81300.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-25.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5553.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-42.86%
Other theft30.810.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.34-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.05133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Other crime41.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.690.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.610.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 202418
June 202428
May 202421
April 202411
March 202416
February 202413
January 202422
December 202320
November 202323
October 202315
September 202328

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 202412
April 20246
March 20241
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bronte Grove
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Spielman Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Trevithick Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hilltop Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mccudden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Henderson Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Wodehouse Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Osterberg Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chaucer Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Keyes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sheridan Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Fonthill Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Barnwell Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Hardy Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Perry Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Farnol Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Pilgrims Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Thames Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Edmunds Road
    Total1
    Drugs1