LYME ROAD, DA16 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1RQ

LYME ROAD, DA16 1RQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1RQ 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 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1RQ, encompassing approximately 5393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA16 1RQ 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
  • Charmouth Road with total crimes: 2

LYME ROAD, DA16 1RQ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.64-11.11%
Shoplifting51.48400.00%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-50.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.34-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour41.6733.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.01-8.33%
Vehicle crime42.04-20.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-25.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.380.00%
Vehicle crime52.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-20.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.05140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.22-28.57%
Burglary40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.01-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.30-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.480.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202411
January 202412
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1RQ 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. Charmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Totnes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1