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

Overview of Crime in DA17 5BW

KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BW, Bexley has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5BW 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 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5BW, encompassing approximately 6159 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)

DA17 5BW 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

KENTISH ROAD, DA17 5BW 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.1428.57%
Vehicle crime62.92500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.97-53.85%
Public order50.97400.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49200.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.527.69%
Anti-social behaviour132.27160.00%
Drugs12.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-87.50%
Other theft10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.01-7.14%
Vehicle crime82.11-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-50.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Other theft30.49-50.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.27400.00%
Vehicle crime91.62-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.46300.00%
Other theft61.300.00%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime115.36175.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.79-46.15%
Other theft61.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.32-50.00%
Public order20.32100.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

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 offences135.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.65-60.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.63-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour122.1150.00%
Vehicle crime101.95100.00%
Other theft41.620.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.300.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202413
January 202414
December 20237
November 202313
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
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 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 5BW 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. Monarch Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Elmbourne Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hoddesdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Upper Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fremantle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bunker'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Mossdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vanessa Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1