ROCHESTER DRIVE, DA5 1PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 1PY

ROCHESTER DRIVE, DA5 1PY, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.89 per 1,000 population. This DA5 1PY 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 1PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 1PY, encompassing approximately 939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 1PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gravel Hill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Farm Vale with total crimes: 4
  • Newick Close with total crimes: 1

ROCHESTER DRIVE, DA5 1PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.38200.00%
Vehicle crime33.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.32-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.96600.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.45400.00%
Vehicle crime15.32-80.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.32-50.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-66.67%
Other theft11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson413.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.26-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.19-66.67%
Burglary11.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.3833.33%
Vehicle crime34.2650.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Burglary22.13100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.640.00%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gravel Hill Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Farm Vale
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Broom Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rochester Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1