VALLEY ROAD, DA1 3PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 3PJ

VALLEY ROAD, DA1 3PJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3PJ 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 3PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3PJ, encompassing approximately 4682 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA1 3PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

VALLEY ROAD, DA1 3PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.569.09%
Public order62.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.71500.00%
Public order41.28300.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%

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 theft31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.21-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.990.00%
Public order72.140.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.92-52.94%
Vehicle crime81.71300.00%
Burglary51.71-16.67%
Robbery41.07100.00%
Shoplifting40.85-55.56%
Public order30.85200.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.6333.33%
Shoplifting92.5612.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.92600.00%
Burglary61.50500.00%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.0421.43%
Violence and sexual offences93.63-47.06%
Shoplifting81.92100.00%
Public order51.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.07-55.56%
Robbery10.850.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.81-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour143.63-30.00%
Vehicle crime92.9912.50%
Other theft71.92133.33%
Public order51.50150.00%
Shoplifting41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-87.50%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.060.00%
Vehicle crime81.710.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
May 20241
April 202410
February 20241
January 202414
December 202312
November 20239
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202414
January 20248
December 202317
November 202317
October 202314
September 202320

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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Whitehill Road
    Total1
    Public order1