OAKLANDS CLOSE, DA6 7AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7AP

OAKLANDS CLOSE, DA6 7AP, Bexley has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.50 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7AP 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 7AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7AP, encompassing approximately 3394 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

DA6 7AP 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

OAKLANDS CLOSE, DA6 7AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5030.00%
Shoplifting133.8362.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.83-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.36500.00%
Drugs31.770.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Theft from the person30.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.78-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.95-10.00%
Shoplifting82.65-50.00%
Drugs32.360.00%
Theft from the person30.88-50.00%
Public order20.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1617.0945.45%
Violence and sexual offences134.718.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.8366.67%
Theft from the person62.9550.00%
Public order41.7733.33%
Other theft31.18-62.50%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Burglary10.88-80.00%
Robbery10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.27-33.33%
Shoplifting113.54-31.25%
Other theft83.24-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.77-40.00%
Burglary51.7725.00%
Theft from the person41.47300.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Public order30.88-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.80100.00%
Shoplifting165.3014.29%
Anti-social behaviour104.7166.67%
Other theft92.950.00%
Public order82.65100.00%
Burglary42.36100.00%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.09-30.00%
Other theft94.12-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences92.65-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour62.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Theft from the person41.180.00%
Robbery31.18200.00%
Drugs20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2023.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.010.00%
Other theft113.540.00%
Public order53.240.00%
Theft from the person41.470.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202413
January 202412
December 202318
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202416
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7AP 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1