DA6 7BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7BN

DA6 7BN, Bexley has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.87 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7BN 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 7BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7BN, encompassing approximately 2752 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DA6 7BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13

DA6 7BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2434.8750.00%
Shoplifting208.72122.22%
Anti-social behaviour107.27-16.67%
Theft from the person83.6360.00%
Vehicle crime72.91600.00%
Robbery72.54600.00%
Public order62.540.00%
Drugs52.18-28.57%
Other theft41.8233.33%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.89-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour125.8150.00%
Shoplifting94.36-47.06%
Drugs73.2775.00%
Public order62.54-14.29%
Theft from the person52.18-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other theft31.09-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.16-13.64%
Shoplifting176.906.25%
Anti-social behaviour86.18-11.11%
Public order72.9175.00%
Theft from the person72.5440.00%
Other theft72.54-30.00%
Drugs42.54100.00%
Robbery21.45-60.00%
Burglary10.73-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.24-43.59%
Shoplifting167.99-5.88%
Other theft105.81-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour93.63-25.00%
Burglary63.27100.00%
Theft from the person52.18400.00%
Robbery51.82150.00%
Vehicle crime41.82300.00%
Public order41.45-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-60.00%
Drugs20.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3941.41254.55%
Shoplifting1714.1721.43%
Public order146.1875.00%
Other theft135.09-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.7271.43%
Drugs64.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1825.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Robbery21.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1527.970.00%
Shoplifting145.45-39.13%
Violence and sexual offences115.09-66.67%
Public order84.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.91-46.15%
Theft from the person62.5420.00%
Robbery42.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Burglary31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Drugs21.09-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3341.050.00%
Shoplifting2311.990.00%
Other theft158.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.450.00%
Public order94.720.00%
Theft from the person53.270.00%
Drugs31.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20244
December 202314
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
April 202419
January 202422
December 202339
November 202311
October 202333

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
April 202417
January 202416
December 202317
November 202314
October 202323

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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Graham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Stonefield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1