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

Overview of Crime in DA1 4DZ

OLD ROAD, DA1 4DZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.05 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4DZ 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 4DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4DZ, encompassing approximately 1682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA1 4DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Crayford High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bexley Close with total crimes: 3

OLD ROAD, DA1 4DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson816.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.7520.00%
Vehicle crime43.57300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.380.00%
Drugs22.380.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.97-20.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-71.43%
Public order21.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.29133.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38300.00%
Robbery12.380.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.29-38.46%
Vehicle crime54.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.480.00%
Other theft37.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bexley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Crayford High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bexley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Church Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Green Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Claston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Woodside Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Claremont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1