DA6 7HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7HL

DA6 7HL, Bexley has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.65 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7HL 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 7HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7HL, encompassing approximately 2930 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 7HL area, explore the DA6 7HL 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 (31.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)

DA6 7HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

DA6 7HL 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 offences2942.6531.82%
Shoplifting239.90130.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.85-19.05%
Public order85.80-11.11%
Theft from the person82.7360.00%
Vehicle crime72.73600.00%
Robbery72.390.00%
Other theft62.39100.00%
Drugs52.05-16.67%
Other crime51.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Bicycle theft31.710.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.32-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour217.51-12.50%
Shoplifting107.17-56.52%
Public order93.41-18.18%
Drugs63.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.050.00%
Theft from the person51.71-37.50%
Other theft31.71-57.14%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.563.45%
Anti-social behaviour2410.2450.00%
Shoplifting238.1927.78%
Public order117.85-8.33%
Theft from the person83.7533.33%
Other theft72.73-41.67%
Drugs62.3920.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Burglary10.34-83.33%
Robbery10.34-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2940.26-29.27%
Shoplifting189.90-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour166.14-27.27%
Other theft125.46-14.29%
Public order124.09-20.00%
Theft from the person64.09500.00%
Burglary62.050.00%
Robbery52.0566.67%
Drugs51.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-42.86%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4146.75173.33%
Anti-social behaviour2213.9946.67%
Shoplifting197.5111.76%
Public order156.4815.38%
Other theft145.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.7840.00%
Burglary62.3950.00%
Drugs62.0520.00%
Robbery32.05-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.34-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1736.17-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.80-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.12-59.46%
Other theft145.12-26.32%
Public order134.7830.00%
Robbery74.44133.33%
Theft from the person72.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39-28.57%
Drugs51.7166.67%
Burglary41.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

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 offences3746.065.71%
Shoplifting2512.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour208.53-16.67%
Other theft196.82171.43%
Public order106.4842.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.4116.67%
Burglary52.39150.00%
Theft from the person51.71150.00%
Drugs31.71-75.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour2411.940.00%
Shoplifting158.190.00%
Drugs125.120.00%
Other theft74.090.00%
Vehicle crime72.390.00%
Public order72.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.390.00%
Robbery32.050.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 202424
January 202416
December 202322
November 202315
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 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
September 20233

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 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 202412
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
April 202430
January 202429
December 202341
November 202315
October 202337
September 202335

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 202314
October 202319
September 20237

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 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
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
April 202423
January 202418
December 202319
November 202317
October 202325
September 202315

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    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