DA15 7EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA15 7EJ

DA15 7EJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.12 per 1,000 population. This DA15 7EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA15 postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA15 7EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA15 7EJ, encompassing approximately 1377 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA15 7EJ area, explore the DA15 7EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)

DA15 7EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 6

DA15 7EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1334.12550.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.44-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour87.99-46.67%
Public order55.8166.67%
Burglary23.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Theft from the person21.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour1513.0736.36%
Criminal damage and arson510.890.00%
Public order33.63200.00%
Shoplifting22.18-66.67%
Robbery11.450.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.4820.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.7122.22%
Vehicle crime97.9928.57%
Drugs66.530.00%
Shoplifting64.36100.00%
Other theft54.36150.00%
Burglary13.630.00%
Theft from the person10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.2628.57%
Vehicle crime76.5316.67%
Public order45.08-33.33%
Shoplifting32.9050.00%
Other theft22.18-60.00%
Theft from the person21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1034.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.26-36.36%
Public order65.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime64.36-40.00%
Other theft54.3666.67%
Drugs53.6366.67%
Burglary23.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Shoplifting21.45-50.00%
Theft from the person21.45-33.33%
Robbery11.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1139.9322.22%
Violence and sexual offences107.99-23.08%
Vehicle crime107.26100.00%
Public order97.2612.50%
Shoplifting46.53-20.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Drugs32.180.00%
Theft from the person32.1850.00%
Burglary22.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1335.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.440.00%
Public order86.530.00%
Shoplifting55.810.00%
Vehicle crime53.630.00%
Other theft33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Theft from the person21.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
April 202412
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
April 202411
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
December 20235
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA15 7EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Elm Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Church Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shelbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Granville Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Black Horse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Becks Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Chatswood Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. The Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1