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

Overview of Crime in DA16 1JU

ELSA ROAD, DA16 1JU, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1JU, encompassing approximately 5424 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA16 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrotham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Lynmere Road with total crimes: 3
  • Swanley Road with total crimes: 3

ELSA ROAD, DA16 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3533.33%
Vehicle crime81.47300.00%
Shoplifting51.47400.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.40100.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.55-50.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.1125.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74100.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.770.00%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
November 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wrotham Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Swanley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Farnham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Winchester Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Charmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sutcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stevedale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1