ESSENDEN ROAD, DA17 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5EG

ESSENDEN ROAD, DA17 5EG, Bexley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5EG, encompassing approximately 5737 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DA17 5EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3
  • Draper Close with total crimes: 3

ESSENDEN ROAD, DA17 5EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.3283.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.83-66.67%
Public order40.7033.33%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Public order30.52-25.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.93-6.25%
Public order42.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-50.00%
Other theft20.52-60.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8460.00%
Vehicle crime62.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.05100.00%
Other theft51.05-28.57%
Burglary40.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-42.86%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.74-23.08%
Other theft71.74600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-40.00%
Public order30.52-25.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.62-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour62.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0566.67%
Vehicle crime50.87-54.55%
Public order40.870.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.020.00%
Vehicle crime113.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
April 202415
January 202416
December 202310
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Walden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Wynford Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hoddesdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Court Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Upper Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fremantle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bunker'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Mossdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Vanessa Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1