UPTON ROAD, DA5 1HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 1HQ

UPTON ROAD, DA5 1HQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This DA5 1HQ 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 1HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 1HQ, encompassing approximately 1633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 1HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Dene with total crimes: 3
  • Upton Road South with total crimes: 2
  • Upton Close with total crimes: 2

UPTON ROAD, DA5 1HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6750.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.67-33.33%
Burglary11.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6750.00%
Vehicle crime21.84-33.33%
Burglary11.22-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.3550.00%
Burglary31.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0633.33%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-50.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.960.00%
Drugs32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Upton Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Upton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Iris Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1