MEDWAY ROAD, DA1 4PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4PW

MEDWAY ROAD, DA1 4PW, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4PW 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 4PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4PW, encompassing approximately 2741 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA1 4PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Place with total crimes: 7
  • Kennet Road with total crimes: 3
  • Woollett Close with total crimes: 3

MEDWAY ROAD, DA1 4PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.46100.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.930.00%
Burglary41.82300.00%
Other theft41.4633.33%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-33.33%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.65500.00%
Other theft22.19100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1112.50%
Vehicle crime33.28-62.50%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.920.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Place
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Kennet Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Woollett Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shearwood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Eardemont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ravensbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shuttle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Thames Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Swale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Beult Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maiden Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1