POWERSCROFT ROAD, DA14 5DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5DT

POWERSCROFT ROAD, DA14 5DT, Bexley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5DT 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 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5DT, encompassing approximately 1438 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA14 5DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornwall Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Wingate Road with total crimes: 3

POWERSCROFT ROAD, DA14 5DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson615.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.17400.00%
Shoplifting43.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.78-84.21%
Burglary12.090.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1921.56137.50%
Criminal damage and arson413.210.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-83.33%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.56-14.29%
Vehicle crime34.1750.00%
Other theft22.09-33.33%
Public order11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.690.00%
Shoplifting44.87300.00%
Other theft32.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Public order11.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.8720.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.17-25.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Other theft21.39-71.43%
Public order11.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft718.77250.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.8716.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.48300.00%
Public order22.78-60.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.690.00%
Public order54.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.480.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 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 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
April 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 5DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cornwall Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Watery Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 3. Wingate Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Townshend Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Evry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Foots Cray High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. A223
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mckillop Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Dudsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1