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

Overview of Crime in DA17 5AQ

UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5AQ, encompassing approximately 6007 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DA17 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dylan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Picardy Street with total crimes: 4
  • Stickland Road with total crimes: 4

UPPER ABBEY ROAD, DA17 5AQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9926.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.0066.67%
Public order50.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.83100.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.50120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.49-18.18%
Vehicle crime61.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-64.29%
Drugs20.830.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.32250.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.3310.00%
Vehicle crime101.8311.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.6616.67%
Other theft61.170.00%
Burglary41.0033.33%
Public order30.6750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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 offences106.9942.86%
Vehicle crime91.66350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5020.00%
Other theft61.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-33.33%
Burglary30.670.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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 offences73.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00150.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-80.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.660.00%
Vehicle crime101.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.66-60.00%
Burglary61.33500.00%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-71.43%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.660.00%
Other theft51.170.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 20239
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20245
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dylan Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Picardy Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stickland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ambrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Monarch Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Upper Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fremantle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bunker'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Mossdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1