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

Overview of Crime in DA17 5BS

KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BS, Bexley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5BS, encompassing approximately 6385 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DA17 5BS 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 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3620.00%
Vehicle crime72.82250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-57.14%
Public order50.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78100.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.35180.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.01-28.57%
Vehicle crime81.57-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-54.55%
Other theft30.78-62.50%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order20.31-33.33%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0855.56%
Anti-social behaviour112.19266.67%
Vehicle crime91.72-10.00%
Other theft81.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.25133.33%
Burglary51.1066.67%
Public order30.7850.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.79233.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.57-25.00%
Other theft51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-40.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.399.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.94-54.55%
Vehicle crime30.78-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour117.0522.22%
Violence and sexual offences111.72-38.89%
Vehicle crime91.7250.00%
Burglary61.41500.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-75.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.410.00%
Vehicle crime61.250.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311
September 20239

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 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 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 20236
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202410
January 202414
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
October 20234
September 20234

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 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
September 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 5BS 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. Gladeswood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Upper Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fremantle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bunker'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Mossdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1