UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5AF

UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AF, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA17 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA17 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5AF, encompassing approximately 5819 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA17 5AF area, explore the DA17 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA17 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Picardy Street with total crimes: 4
  • Stickland Road with total crimes: 4
  • Draper Close with total crimes: 3

UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7346.15%
Vehicle crime63.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.03-50.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Other theft20.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8444.44%
Anti-social behaviour122.23140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.30-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-61.54%
Vehicle crime50.86-44.44%
Drugs20.860.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.76225.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.2330.00%
Vehicle crime92.230.00%
Other theft61.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0366.67%
Burglary30.860.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8742.86%
Vehicle crime91.72350.00%
Other theft81.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.03400.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-80.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.550.00%
Burglary61.200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 20245
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 20249
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20246
December 20238
October 20232

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Picardy Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stickland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ambrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Monarch Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Aspen Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Clive Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morvale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Upper Abbey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Essenden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Lyndon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gertrude Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Paroma Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Centurion Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Laymarsh Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Upper Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bunker'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1