DARTFORD ROAD, DA5 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 2AZ

DARTFORD ROAD, DA5 2AZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This DA5 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 2AZ, encompassing approximately 1325 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA5 2AZ area, explore the DA5 2AZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA5 2AZ area, visit the DA5 2AZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA5 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tile Kiln Lane with total crimes: 2
  • St Mary'S Road with total crimes: 1
  • Calvert Drive with total crimes: 1

DARTFORD ROAD, DA5 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-66.67%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.26200.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.260.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-33.33%
Drugs11.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tile Kiln Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Calvert Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Bexley Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1