PENGARTH ROAD, DA5 1DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 1DT

PENGARTH ROAD, DA5 1DT, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This DA5 1DT 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 1DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 1DT, encompassing approximately 2062 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA5 1DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Kestlake Road with total crimes: 5
  • Alers Road with total crimes: 2

PENGARTH ROAD, DA5 1DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4225.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4250.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.97-33.33%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

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
Shoplifting34.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-60.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2725.00%
Vehicle crime52.4266.67%
Other theft22.42100.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.94300.00%
Vehicle crime31.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-60.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.7925.00%
Vehicle crime42.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.45-87.50%
Drugs10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.180.00%
Vehicle crime53.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20234

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kestlake Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 3. Alers Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Sibley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Olron Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandhurst Road
    Total1
    Public order1