DULCIE CLOSE, DA9 9UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA9 9UL

DULCIE CLOSE, DA9 9UL, Dartford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.16 per 1,000 population. This DA9 9UL 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 9UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA9 9UL, encompassing approximately 1487 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA9 9UL area, explore the DA9 9UL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA9 9UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Woodward Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Bell Close with total crimes: 3

DULCIE CLOSE, DA9 9UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.1637.50%
Vehicle crime87.39700.00%
Other theft35.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-33.33%
Burglary21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.46-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour45.38100.00%
Public order42.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Other crime22.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.10-15.38%
Theft from the person27.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.80160.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.74300.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.0816.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.700.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.39-25.00%
Drugs24.03100.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.100.00%
Other theft35.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-50.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-60.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Shoplifting53.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.69300.00%
Bicycle theft12.690.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.4911.11%
Violence and sexual offences66.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0320.00%
Public order34.030.00%
Other theft22.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-88.89%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime925.54200.00%
Shoplifting96.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.36-50.00%
Other theft42.6933.33%
Public order32.6950.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.510.00%
Shoplifting65.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.030.00%
Vehicle crime32.690.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411
June 202413
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Woodward Terrace
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Chalice Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bishops Court
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Oak Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cotton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Church Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Branton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dulcie Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Carlton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birch Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1