METHUEN ROAD, DA17 6ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 6ED

METHUEN ROAD, DA17 6ED, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This DA17 6ED 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 6ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 6ED, encompassing approximately 2614 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA17 6ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road North with total crimes: 6
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Elmbourne Drive with total crimes: 2

METHUEN ROAD, DA17 6ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.80-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.29-70.59%
Shoplifting41.91300.00%
Public order31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.500.00%
Drugs22.680.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.38-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.33500.00%
Vehicle crime52.290.00%
Other theft41.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.38-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.33-9.09%
Vehicle crime43.820.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Robbery10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.56-21.43%
Vehicle crime44.21100.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Shoplifting31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-60.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.47-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.68150.00%
Shoplifting41.91-42.86%
Burglary31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.38-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.770.00%
Shoplifting73.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.680.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20246
March 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
April 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 6ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road North
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elmbourne Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Gladeswood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beltwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Culling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Heathdene Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stanmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1