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

Overview of Crime in DA6 7HQ

ROYAL OAK ROAD, DA6 7HQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.19 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7HQ 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 7HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7HQ, encompassing approximately 3618 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

DA6 7HQ 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 7HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.1973.33%
Shoplifting207.19122.22%
Anti-social behaviour135.53-27.78%
Theft from the person83.5960.00%
Vehicle crime62.21500.00%
Robbery61.660.00%
Other crime51.660.00%
Public order51.380.00%
Other theft51.3866.67%
Drugs31.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.41-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.97-25.00%
Shoplifting94.15-47.06%
Public order52.49-28.57%
Theft from the person51.38-28.57%
Drugs41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Other theft30.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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 behaviour2023.2133.33%
Violence and sexual offences205.535.26%
Shoplifting175.5313.33%
Public order74.7075.00%
Theft from the person71.9340.00%
Other theft61.93-40.00%
Drugs41.66300.00%
Burglary11.11-85.71%
Robbery10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.87-34.48%
Shoplifting155.25-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour154.15-16.67%
Other theft104.15-16.67%
Burglary72.76133.33%
Vehicle crime61.93200.00%
Theft from the person51.66400.00%
Robbery51.38150.00%
Public order41.38-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.29190.00%
Anti-social behaviour188.0180.00%
Shoplifting174.9721.43%
Public order144.7075.00%
Other theft123.87-7.69%
Drugs43.32100.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.28-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.73-39.13%
Other theft133.87-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.59-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.76-67.74%
Public order82.7614.29%
Theft from the person62.2120.00%
Vehicle crime41.6633.33%
Robbery31.1150.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Drugs20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.060.00%
Shoplifting238.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.360.00%
Other theft155.530.00%
Public order74.150.00%
Theft from the person51.930.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
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 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202415
April 202420
January 202419
December 202329
November 202310
October 202331

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 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 202415
December 202318
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20244
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
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 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
April 202417
January 202415
December 202317
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 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 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7HQ 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. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 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. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1