DA6 7EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7EG

DA6 7EG, Bexley has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.17 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7EG 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 7EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7EG, encompassing approximately 1887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)

DA6 7EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

DA6 7EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3065.1736.36%
Shoplifting2315.90130.00%
Anti-social behaviour1712.19-10.53%
Public order99.01-18.18%
Theft from the person84.7760.00%
Robbery74.24600.00%
Vehicle crime63.71500.00%
Drugs63.18-33.33%
Other theft63.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1825.00%
Other crime42.650.00%
Bicycle theft22.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2245.04-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour1911.66-17.39%
Public order1110.070.00%
Shoplifting105.83-52.38%
Drugs95.3050.00%
Theft from the person54.77-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Other theft32.12-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.59-66.67%
Robbery10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2959.34-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour2315.3735.29%
Shoplifting2112.1910.53%
Public order1111.13-8.33%
Theft from the person85.8333.33%
Other theft84.24-33.33%
Drugs64.240.00%
Vehicle crime33.180.00%
Robbery21.59-60.00%
Burglary11.06-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3265.70-27.27%
Shoplifting1916.955.56%
Anti-social behaviour1710.07-5.56%
Other theft129.01-7.69%
Public order126.36-25.00%
Burglary76.36600.00%
Theft from the person63.71500.00%
Drugs63.18-14.29%
Robbery53.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4468.88193.33%
Anti-social behaviour1823.3112.50%
Shoplifting189.545.88%
Public order169.5423.08%
Other theft138.48-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson86.8960.00%
Drugs74.2440.00%
Robbery33.71-40.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.53-85.71%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1755.636.25%
Shoplifting179.01-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.01-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences158.48-62.50%
Public order137.958.33%
Theft from the person76.8940.00%
Drugs53.7166.67%
Robbery52.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.650.00%
Burglary12.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4071.000.00%
Shoplifting2521.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour1913.250.00%
Other theft1610.070.00%
Public order128.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.360.00%
Theft from the person53.710.00%
Drugs32.650.00%
Robbery31.590.00%
Burglary31.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 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 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202411
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
April 202429
January 202432
December 202344
November 202315
October 202340

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 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 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
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 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
April 202421
January 202419
December 202318
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
October 20231

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202423
January 202417
December 202318
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 4. Market Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Russell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Friswell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Stonefield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Woolwich Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1