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

Overview of Crime in DA16 1JZ

ELSA ROAD, DA16 1JZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.73 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1JZ 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 1JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1JZ, encompassing approximately 5860 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA16 1JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrotham Road with total crimes: 4
  • East Road with total crimes: 4
  • Charmouth Road with total crimes: 3

ELSA ROAD, DA16 1JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-50.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.1271.43%
Vehicle crime42.05-42.86%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.97-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.190.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Other theft40.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Robbery20.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.29400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.85-33.33%
Burglary40.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.78-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.19500.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.34-77.78%
Other theft20.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.12-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.54-46.67%
Other theft41.370.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34100.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.31-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences132.5644.44%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.730.00%
Other crime31.540.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202412
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20239
September 202313
August 20239

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 202315
August 202316

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
August 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wrotham Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. East Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Charmouth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lynmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1