OLD ROAD, DA1 4DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4DY

OLD ROAD, DA1 4DY, Bexley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4DY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 641 crimes and a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 4DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4DY, encompassing approximately 2195 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA1 4DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Waterside with total crimes: 2

OLD ROAD, DA1 4DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.6540.00%
Shoplifting43.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.82-50.00%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.7560.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.64-16.67%
Other theft42.28300.00%
Shoplifting41.82-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.82-66.67%
Public order31.370.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1019.13233.33%
Vehicle crime94.55350.00%
Shoplifting74.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.73-50.00%
Burglary22.28100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.12-9.09%
Shoplifting74.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.19200.00%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-50.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.03-15.38%
Shoplifting65.01-14.29%
Public order42.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.588.33%
Shoplifting75.92133.33%
Other theft43.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Robbery10.910.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.030.00%
Public order45.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313
September 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Waterside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Green Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crayford High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wolsley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bexley Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Star Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hubbard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1