PENHILL ROAD, DA5 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 3EL

PENHILL ROAD, DA5 3EL, Bexley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3EL, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA5 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Viewfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oakley Park with total crimes: 2

PENHILL ROAD, DA5 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.54600.00%
Shoplifting62.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.06300.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.43-50.00%
Shoplifting21.71-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.43150.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.11400.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-50.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs46.51300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences44.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 3EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Viewfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Oakley Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Harcourt Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rowley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sherwood Park Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wakeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1