RIDGE WAY, DA1 3PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 3PE

RIDGE WAY, DA1 3PE, Bexley has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3PE 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 3PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3PE, encompassing approximately 4281 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 3PE area, explore the DA1 3PE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

DA1 3PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

RIDGE WAY, DA1 3PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.91-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.2733.33%
Public order72.8040.00%
Shoplifting61.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.740.00%
Shoplifting62.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40400.00%
Public order51.170.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.23-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.441000.00%
Public order82.570.00%
Shoplifting81.870.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-92.31%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.52-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences133.50-7.14%
Shoplifting113.04-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson102.5711.11%
Vehicle crime82.34300.00%
Burglary61.8720.00%
Robbery41.40100.00%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.990.00%
Shoplifting164.2014.29%
Violence and sexual offences143.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.27350.00%
Burglary52.10150.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Public order40.93-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.93-50.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.555.88%
Shoplifting144.2055.56%
Violence and sexual offences103.27-41.18%
Public order72.34133.33%
Vehicle crime41.64-50.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.970.00%
Shoplifting93.970.00%
Vehicle crime82.100.00%
Other theft81.870.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
May 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20241
April 202411
February 20241
January 202413
December 202314
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
April 202419
January 202415
December 202318
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20238

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 3PE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. West Heath Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Swaislands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. James Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hill Brow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clive Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Greyhound Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Whitehill Road
    Total1
    Public order1