FARNHAM ROAD, DA16 1LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1LQ

FARNHAM ROAD, DA16 1LQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1LQ 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 1LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1LQ, encompassing approximately 4980 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 1LQ area, explore the DA16 1LQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA16 1LQ area, visit the DA16 1LQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA16 1LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrotham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Swanley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Farnham Road with total crimes: 2

FARNHAM ROAD, DA16 1LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.62250.00%
Shoplifting51.41400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.21166.67%
Vehicle crime21.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.61300.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.60-50.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.020.00%
Vehicle crime61.2050.00%
Other theft51.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%

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 offences64.4220.00%
Burglary61.2020.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.020.00%
Burglary51.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.000.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20245
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

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 2 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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