HAWTHORN ROAD, DA6 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7AF

HAWTHORN ROAD, DA6 7AF, Bexley has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.91 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA6 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA6 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7AF, encompassing approximately 3652 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 7AF area, explore the DA6 7AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

DA6 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13

HAWTHORN ROAD, DA6 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.9164.71%
Shoplifting157.6787.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.11-9.09%
Vehicle crime62.74500.00%
Robbery61.64500.00%
Theft from the person61.6420.00%
Drugs51.64-28.57%
Other theft51.3766.67%
Public order41.37-20.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.701600.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.650.00%
Shoplifting83.010.00%
Drugs72.190.00%
Public order51.920.00%
Theft from the person51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.16-17.39%
Shoplifting165.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.380.00%
Theft from the person72.4640.00%
Public order61.9250.00%
Other theft51.64-54.55%
Drugs41.37100.00%
Robbery21.10-60.00%
Burglary10.55-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.64-28.12%
Shoplifting166.300.00%
Other theft114.38-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.01-30.77%
Burglary72.46133.33%
Vehicle crime51.92150.00%
Theft from the person51.37400.00%
Robbery51.37150.00%
Public order41.37-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-50.00%
Drugs20.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.74220.00%
Shoplifting168.7614.29%
Public order134.3862.50%
Anti-social behaviour133.56116.67%
Other theft123.56-14.29%
Drugs63.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64100.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.27-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1419.71-6.67%
Shoplifting143.83-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences103.83-69.70%
Public order82.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.19-57.14%
Theft from the person61.6450.00%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Robbery31.1050.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.390.00%
Shoplifting229.030.00%
Other theft156.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.110.00%
Public order83.830.00%
Vehicle crime42.190.00%
Theft from the person41.100.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
October 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
June 20241
April 202419
January 202423
December 202332
November 202310
October 202333

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 202313
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202416
January 202416
December 202316
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Russell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Friswell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Graham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1