TOWNLEY ROAD, DA6 7HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7HN

TOWNLEY ROAD, DA6 7HN, Bexley has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.84 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7HN 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 7HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7HN, encompassing approximately 3536 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)

DA6 7HN 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

TOWNLEY ROAD, DA6 7HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2328.84130.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.94-11.76%
Theft from the person84.2460.00%
Vehicle crime62.26500.00%
Robbery61.700.00%
Other crime51.700.00%
Public order51.410.00%
Other theft51.4166.67%
Drugs31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.82-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences154.81-21.05%
Shoplifting104.24-54.55%
Public order52.830.00%
Theft from the person51.41-37.50%
Drugs31.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other theft30.85-57.14%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2226.0257.14%
Shoplifting226.2222.22%
Violence and sexual offences196.220.00%
Theft from the person85.37100.00%
Other theft72.26-22.22%
Public order51.98-28.57%
Drugs41.41300.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-83.33%
Robbery10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.45-26.92%
Shoplifting185.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.09-17.65%
Other theft93.96-10.00%
Public order72.55-46.15%
Vehicle crime61.98200.00%
Burglary61.7020.00%
Theft from the person41.70300.00%
Robbery41.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Drugs10.57-80.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2629.13188.89%
Shoplifting187.355.88%
Anti-social behaviour175.0970.00%
Public order134.8185.71%
Other theft103.68-23.08%
Burglary52.8366.67%
Drugs51.41150.00%
Robbery31.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1721.49-32.00%
Other theft134.818.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.68-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences92.83-62.50%
Public order72.5516.67%
Theft from the person51.980.00%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Robbery30.8550.00%
Burglary30.85-40.00%
Drugs20.850.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2530.2678.57%
Violence and sexual offences247.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.79-18.18%
Other theft125.09140.00%
Public order63.3920.00%
Burglary51.70150.00%
Theft from the person51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-57.14%
Drugs20.85-71.43%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.790.00%
Shoplifting146.220.00%
Vehicle crime73.960.00%
Drugs71.980.00%
Other theft51.980.00%
Public order51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202422
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202419
January 202419
December 202326
November 20239
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.38 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
September 202314

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7HN 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
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Friswell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Graham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1