ORCHARD HILL, DA1 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4BN

ORCHARD HILL, DA1 4BN, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.74 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 550 crimes and a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4BN, encompassing approximately 1783 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 4BN area, explore the DA1 4BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DA1 4BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Crayford High Street with total crimes: 5

ORCHARD HILL, DA1 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson920.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.05-22.22%
Shoplifting53.9225.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8025.00%
Vehicle crime42.80300.00%
Public order32.2450.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.3328.57%
Shoplifting45.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-50.00%
Public order22.24100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.7060.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.49-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.92-50.00%
Shoplifting42.24-42.86%
Other theft32.24200.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1024.11233.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.61100.00%
Vehicle crime84.49300.00%
Shoplifting74.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.92-37.50%
Burglary22.80100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.38-11.11%
Shoplifting74.4916.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.24200.00%
Public order31.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.38-30.77%
Shoplifting65.05-25.00%
Public order43.360.00%
Vehicle crime42.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Other theft21.68-50.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.940.00%
Shoplifting87.290.00%
Other theft44.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 4BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bexley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Crayford High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bexley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Church Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Waterside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Green Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Greyhound Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Claston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Claremont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1