VANESSA CLOSE, DA17 6HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 6HD

VANESSA CLOSE, DA17 6HD, Bexley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population. This DA17 6HD 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 6HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 6HD, encompassing approximately 4670 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA17 6HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Essenden Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rutland Gate with total crimes: 2

VANESSA CLOSE, DA17 6HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9960.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.28300.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.71133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.50-64.29%
Public order31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6475.00%
Vehicle crime53.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Public order20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7150.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-20.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Other theft30.64-50.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.99500.00%
Vehicle crime51.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-33.33%
Public order40.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.86-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.8633.33%
Burglary10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.57-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2111.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.1420.00%
Vehicle crime61.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Shoplifting20.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.140.00%
Vehicle crime81.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.710.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202414
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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 6HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Essenden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rutland Gate
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper Holly Hill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Elmbourne Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Wynford Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Lumley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hoddesdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fremantle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bunker'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Mossdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vanessa Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Heathdene Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1