BANKS LANE, DA6 7BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7BH

BANKS LANE, DA6 7BH, Bexley has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.71 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7BH 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 7BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7BH, encompassing approximately 2642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

DA6 7BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Royal Oak Road with total crimes: 4

BANKS LANE, DA6 7BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.7154.55%
Anti-social behaviour96.430.00%
Vehicle crime63.41500.00%
Shoplifting62.2720.00%
Drugs52.27-50.00%
Other theft41.890.00%
Robbery31.51200.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Theft from the person31.14-25.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.92-35.29%
Drugs104.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.780.00%
Shoplifting53.41-58.33%
Other theft41.89100.00%
Theft from the person41.51-20.00%
Public order31.51-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.4613.33%
Shoplifting126.43-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.54-10.00%
Public order83.41166.67%
Theft from the person53.03400.00%
Drugs41.89300.00%
Other theft21.51-80.00%
Robbery20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.22-48.28%
Shoplifting135.6844.44%
Other theft104.92-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.78-9.09%
Robbery33.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Public order31.14-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-60.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-80.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2931.41383.33%
Anti-social behaviour1110.9837.50%
Other theft114.1610.00%
Shoplifting94.1628.57%
Public order83.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.03150.00%
Drugs51.890.00%
Burglary31.8950.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1016.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.78-38.46%
Shoplifting73.03-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences62.65-73.91%
Public order42.27-33.33%
Theft from the person31.5150.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.700.00%
Other theft124.920.00%
Shoplifting114.540.00%
Public order64.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202417
January 202415
December 202329
November 20236
October 202323

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

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
January 20241

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202412
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

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
October 20231

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7BH 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Russell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Friswell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Graham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1