ELSA ROAD, DA16 1JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1JT

ELSA ROAD, DA16 1JT, Bexley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.43 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1JT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 1JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1JT, encompassing approximately 4517 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 1JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrotham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Northdown Road with total crimes: 1
  • Avondale Road with total crimes: 1

ELSA ROAD, DA16 1JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.540.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-50.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-33.33%
Other theft40.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Burglary10.44-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6550.00%
Burglary61.3320.00%
Vehicle crime41.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.980.00%
Burglary51.11150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-60.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour53.54-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.110.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wrotham Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Westbrooke Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Normanhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bognor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1