MARGARET ROAD, DA5 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 1DU

MARGARET ROAD, DA5 1DU, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This DA5 1DU 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 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 1DU, encompassing approximately 2481 residents.

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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 1DU 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

MARGARET ROAD, DA5 1DU 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
Shoplifting56.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0225.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0250.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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 arson46.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-60.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4225.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime31.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-60.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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 arson54.8425.00%
Vehicle crime42.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-88.89%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.460.00%
Vehicle crime53.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 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 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 1DU 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. Olron Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandhurst Road
    Total1
    Public order1