LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5BL

LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BL, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5BL, encompassing approximately 6063 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DA17 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Stickland Road with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3

LESSNESS PARK, DA17 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.42118.18%
Vehicle crime53.96400.00%
Public order40.8233.33%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-84.62%
Drugs20.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.61225.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.14-31.25%
Public order31.81-25.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.9414.29%
Public order42.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.660.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-62.50%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Other theft10.16-83.33%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5975.00%
Vehicle crime82.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.32133.33%
Other theft61.15-14.29%
Burglary40.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.6633.33%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.48-20.00%
Other theft71.32600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.49-25.00%
Public order30.49-25.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.28-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-55.56%
Public order40.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-72.73%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Drugs10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.59-5.88%
Vehicle crime112.64120.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.8112.50%
Other theft31.48-25.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Other theft40.820.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 202416
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stickland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Walden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clive Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morvale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Upper Abbey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Essenden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lyndon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hoddesdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Upper Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fremantle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bunker'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Mossdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Vanessa Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Heathdene Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1