PROSPECT CLOSE, DA17 5EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5EB

PROSPECT CLOSE, DA17 5EB, Bexley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5EB 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 5EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5EB, encompassing approximately 6082 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA17 5EB 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

PROSPECT CLOSE, DA17 5EB 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.9146.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime50.99400.00%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Public order40.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.92150.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.47-18.75%
Public order22.140.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-85.71%
Other theft10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.41-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.63-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.15-33.33%
Other theft30.99-50.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.4850.00%
Vehicle crime81.48-20.00%
Other theft61.320.00%
Burglary40.99100.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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 crime106.74233.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.64-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour61.4820.00%
Other theft60.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-66.67%
Public order30.49200.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.81350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.48-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.82-66.67%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.0718.18%
Violence and sexual offences112.14-45.00%
Vehicle crime91.8128.57%
Other theft41.480.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-71.43%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.810.00%
Vehicle crime71.150.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20233
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202313
September 202311

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

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

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202416
January 202418
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311
September 202320

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 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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20237

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 20232
October 20232
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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 5EB 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. Clive Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Morvale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Upper Abbey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Essenden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rutland Gate
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elmbourne Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Lyndon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Gertrude Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Paroma Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hoddesdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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