METHUEN ROAD, DA6 7AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7AH

METHUEN ROAD, DA6 7AH, Bexley has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.66 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7AH 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 7AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7AH, encompassing approximately 3662 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

DA6 7AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

METHUEN ROAD, DA6 7AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.6668.75%
Shoplifting127.3771.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.2822.22%
Vehicle crime63.00500.00%
Robbery51.64400.00%
Other theft51.3766.67%
Drugs41.37-60.00%
Theft from the person41.09-20.00%
Other crime31.090.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
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 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.111500.00%
Drugs104.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.730.00%
Shoplifting72.460.00%
Theft from the person51.910.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
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 offences10.27-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.11-9.09%
Shoplifting155.4615.38%
Anti-social behaviour104.100.00%
Public order92.73200.00%
Theft from the person62.46100.00%
Drugs41.64300.00%
Other theft21.09-80.00%
Robbery20.55-60.00%
Burglary10.55-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.39-31.25%
Shoplifting136.0130.00%
Other theft103.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.73-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.73200.00%
Burglary61.6450.00%
Robbery51.64150.00%
Theft from the person31.37200.00%
Public order30.82-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.76300.00%
Public order138.74116.67%
Other theft123.55-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour123.2850.00%
Shoplifting103.28-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.7366.67%
Drugs51.37150.00%
Burglary41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Robbery20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.55-83.33%

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 theft1418.29-6.67%
Shoplifting143.82-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.82-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.18-69.23%
Public order62.180.00%
Theft from the person61.64100.00%
Vehicle crime31.64-40.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.030.00%
Shoplifting187.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.910.00%
Other theft154.100.00%
Public order64.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

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 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
June 20241
April 202420
January 202422
December 202332
November 20238
October 202326

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20249
January 20243
December 202313
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202415
January 202413
December 202310
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7AH 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. Market Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1