THE RIDGE, DA5 1RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 1RF

THE RIDGE, DA5 1RF, Bexley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population. This DA5 1RF 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 1RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 1RF, encompassing approximately 2676 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 1RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkhill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Upton Road South with total crimes: 2
  • Upton Close with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGE, DA5 1RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.740.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parkhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Upton Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Upton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parkhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Back Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1