MELVILLE ROAD, DA14 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 4LX

MELVILLE ROAD, DA14 4LX, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA14 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA14 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4LX, encompassing approximately 2766 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA14 4LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Walton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 2

MELVILLE ROAD, DA14 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.34400.00%
Vehicle crime51.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.81-60.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-71.43%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.78133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.89-40.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.420.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 4LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bexley Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Walton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Blenheim Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Heatherside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Camborne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Melville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parkside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Abbeyhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1