LORDSWOOD CLOSE, DA2 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA2 7LJ

LORDSWOOD CLOSE, DA2 7LJ, Dartford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This DA2 7LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA2 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA2 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA2 7LJ, encompassing approximately 1877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA2 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss Way with total crimes: 3
  • St Lukes Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Rise with total crimes: 2

LORDSWOOD CLOSE, DA2 7LJ 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 Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.86150.00%
Other crime22.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-66.67%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.20100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.730.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 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 behaviour35.86-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.66-25.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.39400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.66-20.00%
Other crime22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.930.00%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.66200.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.860.00%
Other theft23.20100.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA2 7LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moss Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. St Lukes Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Hill Rise
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bennett Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Green Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Court Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1