BIDEFORD ROAD, DA16 1BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1BS

BIDEFORD ROAD, DA16 1BS, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 1BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1BS, encompassing approximately 4043 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 1BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charmouth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Berwick Road with total crimes: 2
  • Douglas Road with total crimes: 2

BIDEFORD ROAD, DA16 1BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.9657.14%
Drugs22.72100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.72-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences85.19-46.67%
Vehicle crime51.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-40.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.67-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.71400.00%
Burglary41.2433.33%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.41300.00%
Burglary33.96200.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.480.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20248
January 202415
December 202316
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Charmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Totnes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A209
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Highbanks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Lodge Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Keston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hartley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1