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

Overview of Crime in DA5 3EN

PENHILL ROAD, DA5 3EN, Bexley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3EN 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 3EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3EN, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA5 3EN area, explore the DA5 3EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DA5 3EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Kestlake Road with total crimes: 5
  • Oakley Park with total crimes: 2

PENHILL ROAD, DA5 3EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.48200.00%
Vehicle crime52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1525.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72200.00%
Shoplifting21.29-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.3150.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Other crime21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-85.71%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.46600.00%
Burglary23.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.33300.00%
Drugs31.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2950.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.6033.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-66.67%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In October 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 offences67.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59-25.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-60.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kestlake Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 3. Oakley Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Harcourt Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rowley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sherwood Park Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. East Rochester Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westerham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1