DA17 5DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5DY

DA17 5DY, Bexley has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.72 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5DY 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 5DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5DY, encompassing approximately 1084 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA17 5DY area, explore the DA17 5DY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

DA17 5DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Middle Way with total crimes: 4

DA17 5DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1450.7255.56%
Vehicle crime1312.91116.67%
Shoplifting811.99166.67%
Burglary57.3825.00%
Other theft54.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-40.00%
Theft from the person22.77100.00%
Public order11.84-50.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.12-30.77%
Vehicle crime68.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.530.00%
Burglary44.6133.33%
Shoplifting33.69-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Public order22.77-60.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Other theft11.84-75.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3371.9265.00%
Violence and sexual offences1330.43-43.48%
Vehicle crime811.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.38-28.57%
Public order54.61-50.00%
Other theft44.6133.33%
Burglary33.6950.00%
Bicycle theft32.77200.00%
Robbery22.77100.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2372.8535.29%
Shoplifting2021.21150.00%
Public order1018.4442.86%
Anti-social behaviour79.2240.00%
Vehicle crime66.45-14.29%
Other theft35.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.77-25.00%
Burglary22.77100.00%
Other crime21.84100.00%
Robbery11.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.92-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1756.2513.33%
Shoplifting815.68-68.00%
Vehicle crime77.38-30.00%
Public order76.4540.00%
Other theft56.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.61-33.33%
Theft from the person33.690.00%
Robbery22.770.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2568.241150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1523.05-28.57%
Vehicle crime1013.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.2250.00%
Public order55.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.61100.00%
Other theft33.69-57.14%
Theft from the person32.770.00%
Robbery22.770.00%
Burglary11.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2140.570.00%
Other theft719.360.00%
Vehicle crime56.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.610.00%
Shoplifting23.690.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Other crime11.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202413
January 202423
December 202317
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202433
January 202420
December 20238
November 202325
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilton Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Gayton Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Middle Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Manorside Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fossington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Alsike Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rushdene
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sedgemere Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Florence Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lanridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Monks Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1