ROYAL OAK ROAD, DA6 7HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7HG

ROYAL OAK ROAD, DA6 7HG, Bexley has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.50 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7HG 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 7HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7HG, encompassing approximately 3593 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

DA6 7HG 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
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13

ROYAL OAK ROAD, DA6 7HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.5068.75%
Shoplifting207.51122.22%
Anti-social behaviour135.57-27.78%
Theft from the person83.6260.00%
Vehicle crime62.23500.00%
Robbery61.67500.00%
Public order61.67-14.29%
Drugs51.67-28.57%
Other crime51.390.00%
Other theft51.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1819.48-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.01-20.00%
Shoplifting94.45-47.06%
Drugs72.5075.00%
Public order71.950.00%
Theft from the person51.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Other theft30.83-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2023.9325.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.57-4.76%
Shoplifting175.576.25%
Public order74.7375.00%
Theft from the person71.9540.00%
Other theft71.95-30.00%
Drugs41.95100.00%
Robbery21.11-60.00%
Burglary10.56-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.16-36.36%
Shoplifting165.84-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour164.45-11.11%
Other theft104.45-16.67%
Burglary72.78133.33%
Vehicle crime51.95150.00%
Theft from the person51.39400.00%
Robbery51.39150.00%
Public order41.39-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Drugs20.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3331.72230.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.1880.00%
Shoplifting175.0121.43%
Public order154.7387.50%
Other theft124.17-20.00%
Drugs63.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.28-83.33%

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 theft1521.430.00%
Shoplifting144.17-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour103.90-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.78-69.70%
Public order82.780.00%
Theft from the person62.2320.00%
Vehicle crime41.6733.33%
Robbery31.1150.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Drugs20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%

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 offences3332.840.00%
Shoplifting239.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.400.00%
Other theft155.570.00%
Public order84.170.00%
Theft from the person52.230.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
October 20231

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
April 202420
January 202421
December 202333
November 202310
October 202333

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
April 202420
January 202416
December 202318
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247
January 20244
December 202315
November 20238
October 20238

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 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 202312
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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7HG 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. 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. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 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. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1