BLENDON ROAD, DA5 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 1BU

BLENDON ROAD, DA5 1BU, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This DA5 1BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA5 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA5 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 1BU, encompassing approximately 2709 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA5 1BU area, explore the DA5 1BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Kestlake Road with total crimes: 5
  • Harcourt Avenue with total crimes: 2

BLENDON ROAD, DA5 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2125.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Shoplifting21.11-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-77.78%
Other crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.32100.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.01150.00%
Drugs31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9666.67%
Vehicle crime53.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8525.00%
Public order21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences69.600.00%
Vehicle crime52.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Shoplifting31.480.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kestlake Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 3. Harcourt Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rowley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sherwood Park Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sandhurst Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. East Rochester Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1