ST HELENS ROAD, DA18 4DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4DX

ST HELENS ROAD, DA18 4DX, Bexley has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.44 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA18 postcode area, which has experienced 42 crimes and a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA18 4DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4DX, encompassing approximately 2304 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

DA18 4DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 11
  • Mere Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kale Road with total crimes: 9

ST HELENS ROAD, DA18 4DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1723.44-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour107.38-28.57%
Vehicle crime94.3480.00%
Other theft83.91700.00%
Public order53.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-25.00%
Burglary21.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.44-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.257.69%
Vehicle crime56.08-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Burglary41.7433.33%
Drugs41.740.00%
Public order21.74-33.33%
Other theft10.87-80.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.5119.05%
Anti-social behaviour1310.850.00%
Vehicle crime95.64-35.71%
Other theft53.9166.67%
Drugs42.170.00%
Burglary31.74-25.00%
Public order31.30-50.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.6831.25%
Vehicle crime149.117.69%
Anti-social behaviour136.08-23.53%
Public order65.64100.00%
Drugs42.6033.33%
Burglary41.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-72.73%
Other theft31.300.00%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1731.2588.89%
Violence and sexual offences167.3814.29%
Vehicle crime136.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.64450.00%
Burglary54.77150.00%
Other theft32.17-40.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.87-6.67%
Vehicle crime136.08-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour95.64-10.00%
Other theft53.910.00%
Public order32.1750.00%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Burglary21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2226.91214.29%
Violence and sexual offences159.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.51-37.50%
Other theft54.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.17-55.56%
Burglary31.7450.00%
Public order21.30-60.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.940.00%
Vehicle crime73.910.00%
Public order53.040.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202413
January 202413
December 202317
November 20239
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202322
September 20237

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202425
January 202421
December 202316
November 202314
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA18 4DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tavy Bridge
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mere Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kale Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hartslock Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Middle Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1