HORLEY CLOSE, DA6 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7HS

HORLEY CLOSE, DA6 7HS, Bexley has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7HS, encompassing approximately 3037 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

DA6 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Royal Oak Road with total crimes: 4

HORLEY CLOSE, DA6 7HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.80-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences84.2833.33%
Shoplifting82.6360.00%
Vehicle crime52.630.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.86-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences65.27-25.00%
Shoplifting51.98-37.50%
Public order31.65200.00%
Drugs20.99-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.4657.14%
Shoplifting87.2460.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.630.00%
Drugs32.63200.00%
Theft from the person30.99-25.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.79-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.610.00%
Vehicle crime52.63150.00%
Burglary51.6525.00%
Shoplifting51.65-44.44%
Theft from the person41.65300.00%
Public order31.32-40.00%
Other theft20.99-50.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.4560.00%
Shoplifting95.2712.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.9614.29%
Public order52.6325.00%
Burglary41.6533.33%
Other theft41.320.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.79-41.18%
Shoplifting83.29-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences72.63-56.25%
Vehicle crime52.30400.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Other theft41.32-20.00%
Robbery31.32200.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Theft from the person30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1721.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.600.00%
Shoplifting135.270.00%
Other theft54.280.00%
Drugs41.650.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202422
January 202414
December 202316
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Upton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Broom Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rochester Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1