NORTH CRAY ROAD, DA14 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5LT

NORTH CRAY ROAD, DA14 5LT, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5LT, encompassing approximately 2051 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

DA14 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Burdett Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chambers Avenue with total crimes: 2

NORTH CRAY ROAD, DA14 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.75-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.41-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-55.56%
Other theft31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-60.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.11800.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.440.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3450.00%
Other crime22.920.00%
Shoplifting10.97-85.71%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4150.00%
Vehicle crime52.92400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.21-37.50%
Shoplifting42.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95300.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.21166.67%
Vehicle crime63.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-50.00%
Shoplifting21.46-66.67%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.920.00%
Other theft32.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Drugs11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 5LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edgington Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Burdett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chambers Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Whitney Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Harvill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fowler Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Palm Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ellenborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Cray Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1