ORCHARD ROAD, DA17 5BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5BP

ORCHARD ROAD, DA17 5BP, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5BP 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 5BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5BP, encompassing approximately 6156 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

DA17 5BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stickland Road with total crimes: 4
  • Draper Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ambrook Road with total crimes: 2

ORCHARD ROAD, DA17 5BP 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.5072.73%
Vehicle crime53.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-63.64%
Public order40.65100.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.71120.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.79-21.43%
Public order21.79-33.33%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-37.50%
Public order30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-66.67%
Drugs20.490.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.16-83.33%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1275.00%
Vehicle crime92.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.4660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.30133.33%
Other theft61.140.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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 crime95.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.46-11.11%
Other theft61.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-57.14%
Public order20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.46250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-72.73%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.820.00%
Vehicle crime111.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.790.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 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 20249
December 20239
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 202414
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
October 20233

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 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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