MATFIELD ROAD, DA17 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 6LX

MATFIELD ROAD, DA17 6LX, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This DA17 6LX 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 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 6LX, encompassing approximately 2854 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA17 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Stapleton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shinglewell Road with total crimes: 2

MATFIELD ROAD, DA17 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0611.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-33.33%
Shoplifting31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15150.00%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.36-53.85%
Burglary42.10300.00%
Theft from the person31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.370.00%
Other theft74.5575.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.450.00%
Vehicle crime52.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Public order41.4033.33%
Robbery11.400.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

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 offences1312.9644.44%
Anti-social behaviour64.55-25.00%
Other theft42.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.40300.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.150.00%
Other theft32.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Shoplifting21.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.800.00%
Shoplifting42.100.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20249
January 20246
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

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
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stapleton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shinglewell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swaylands Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bedonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wynford Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Lumley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hoddesdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Charton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Renshaw Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Upper Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1