BROADWAY, DA6 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7HF

BROADWAY, DA6 7HF, Bexley has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.29 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7HF 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 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7HF, encompassing approximately 2837 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)

DA6 7HF 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

BROADWAY, DA6 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2942.2938.10%
Shoplifting2310.22130.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.11-15.00%
Public order85.99-11.11%
Theft from the person82.8260.00%
Vehicle crime72.82600.00%
Robbery72.470.00%
Drugs52.47-16.67%
Other theft51.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.7625.00%
Other crime41.760.00%
Bicycle theft21.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.40-13.04%
Shoplifting107.05-54.55%
Public order93.52-18.18%
Drugs63.170.00%
Theft from the person52.11-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Other theft31.41-57.14%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2838.417.69%
Anti-social behaviour239.8743.75%
Shoplifting228.1122.22%
Public order117.750.00%
Theft from the person83.8833.33%
Other theft72.82-41.67%
Drugs62.4720.00%
Other crime12.110.00%
Burglary10.35-83.33%
Robbery10.35-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences2639.82-33.33%
Shoplifting189.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.34-23.81%
Other theft125.64-7.69%
Public order114.23-26.67%
Theft from the person63.88500.00%
Burglary62.1150.00%
Robbery52.1166.67%
Drugs51.76-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3945.81178.57%
Anti-social behaviour2113.7450.00%
Shoplifting187.405.88%
Public order156.3415.38%
Other theft135.29-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson74.5840.00%
Drugs62.4720.00%
Burglary42.1133.33%
Robbery31.41-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.35-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1735.95-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.99-30.00%
Other theft144.93-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences144.93-62.16%
Public order134.9330.00%
Robbery74.58133.33%
Theft from the person72.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.47-28.57%
Drugs51.7666.67%
Burglary31.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3745.810.00%
Shoplifting2513.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.810.00%
Other theft157.050.00%
Public order105.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.520.00%
Theft from the person52.470.00%
Burglary41.760.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 202423
January 202416
December 202321
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202411
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
April 202428
January 202426
December 202339
November 202314
October 202337

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 202315

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 202422
January 202418
December 202318
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7HF 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. 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. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Stonefield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1