WESTERN CROSS CLOSE, DA9 9LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA9 9LT

WESTERN CROSS CLOSE, DA9 9LT, Dartford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population. This DA9 9LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA9 postcode area, which has experienced 210 crimes and a crime rate of 14.13 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA9 9LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA9 9LT, encompassing approximately 2505 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA9 9LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Stigand Lane with total crimes: 2

WESTERN CROSS CLOSE, DA9 9LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences65.99-14.29%
Public order32.39200.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.39600.00%
Vehicle crime32.7950.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-88.89%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3980.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.590.00%
Vehicle crime12.00-50.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5966.67%
Other theft32.0050.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 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 crime65.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39-62.50%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.780.00%
Vehicle crime63.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.78700.00%
Vehicle crime23.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.79-40.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.790.00%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In October 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 offences54.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA9 9LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Valley Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Stigand Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Valley View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Kemsley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1