ROYAL ROAD, DA14 4RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 4RQ

ROYAL ROAD, DA14 4RQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.81 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4RQ, encompassing approximately 3204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA14 4RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maylands Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Ladbrooke Crescent with total crimes: 1

ROYAL ROAD, DA14 4RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.81100.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-50.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8150.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.12-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-71.43%
Other theft10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences76.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maylands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bexley Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ladbrooke Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Goodwin Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Heatherside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1