HERON HILL, DA17 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5HF

HERON HILL, DA17 5HF, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5HF, encompassing approximately 5644 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA17 5HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stickland Road with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3
  • Draper Close with total crimes: 3

HERON HILL, DA17 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.5690.91%
Vehicle crime43.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-66.67%
Public order30.5350.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7822.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.95125.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Public order20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.25-25.00%
Public order41.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.71-57.14%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0950.00%
Vehicle crime72.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.24-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.24500.00%
Other theft51.06-16.67%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.85-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.4214.29%
Vehicle crime71.4275.00%
Other theft61.240.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.96-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour71.95-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.26-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour102.300.00%
Vehicle crime101.7766.67%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Other theft20.35-60.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-83.33%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Other theft51.060.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 5HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stickland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Walden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Paroma Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Laymarsh Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Court Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1