KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5BN

KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BN, Bexley has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5BN 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 5BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5BN, encompassing approximately 6214 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: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DA17 5BN 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

KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BN 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.4026.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.06-46.67%
Vehicle crime51.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80100.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1136.36%
Anti-social behaviour152.41200.00%
Drugs22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.31-8.33%
Vehicle crime81.77-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-54.55%
Public order30.800.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other theft20.32-71.43%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.93266.67%
Vehicle crime91.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.45133.33%
Other theft71.1375.00%
Burglary51.1366.67%
Public order30.8050.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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 offences105.79-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.61125.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-40.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.158.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.80-60.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.930.00%
Vehicle crime101.930.00%
Burglary61.610.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202411
January 202412
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
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 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 5BN 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. 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. Elmbourne Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Gladeswood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lyndon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gertrude Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Paroma Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Upper Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fremantle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bunker'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Mossdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vanessa Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Heathdene Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1