LANGAFEL CLOSE, DA3 7PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA3 7PL

LANGAFEL CLOSE, DA3 7PL, Dartford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This DA3 7PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA3 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 3.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA3 7PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA3 7PL, encompassing approximately 1749 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA3 7PL area, explore the DA3 7PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA3 7PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Harrison Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Northdown Road with total crimes: 1

LANGAFEL CLOSE, DA3 7PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8675.00%
Shoplifting34.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.57400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.8633.33%
Vehicle crime22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%
Shoplifting10.57-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.7266.67%
Shoplifting52.86-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences32.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-80.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.4316.67%
Other theft54.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.0050.00%
Other theft23.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-25.00%

In March 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 offences45.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences45.140.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.86-20.00%
Shoplifting32.29200.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences57.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.57-50.00%
Public order11.71-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.860.00%
Public order33.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA3 7PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Main Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oakwood Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chartwell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairacre Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1