DA14 6LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 6LY

DA14 6LY, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.96 per 1,000 population. This DA14 6LY 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 6LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 6LY, encompassing approximately 588 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA14 6LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Cornwall Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Lullingstone Crescent with total crimes: 3

DA14 6LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences733.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.79100.00%
Shoplifting36.790.00%
Burglary15.090.00%
Public order11.700.00%

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 behaviour623.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.190.00%
Drugs23.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.400.00%
Possession of weapons13.400.00%
Robbery11.700.00%

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 crime422.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.400.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Public order11.700.00%
Other theft11.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime310.19200.00%
Other theft25.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.400.00%
Shoplifting23.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.40-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences935.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.2840.00%
Other theft211.88100.00%
Burglary13.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Drugs11.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences630.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.49200.00%
Public order25.09-33.33%
Other crime13.400.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson532.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.490.00%
Public order38.490.00%
Burglary15.090.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Theft from the person11.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 6LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Watery Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Cornwall Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lullingstone Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Townshend Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lullingstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Ockham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dorchester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1