UPTON ROAD SOUTH, DA5 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 1RQ

UPTON ROAD SOUTH, DA5 1RQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population. This DA5 1RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA5 postcode area, which has experienced 58 crimes and a crime rate of 2.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA5 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 1RQ, encompassing approximately 2123 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arbuthnot Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gresham Close with total crimes: 1

UPTON ROAD SOUTH, DA5 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences43.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-33.33%
Burglary10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8850.00%
Burglary11.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-80.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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 arson55.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs34.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Arbuthnot Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willow Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gresham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. South View Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1