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

Overview of Crime in DA6 7HW

TOWNLEY ROAD, DA6 7HW, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.33 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7HW, encompassing approximately 3245 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

DA6 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Royal Oak Road with total crimes: 4

TOWNLEY ROAD, DA6 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.3312.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.7733.33%
Shoplifting82.4760.00%
Vehicle crime52.47400.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Theft from the person30.920.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.40-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences62.47-40.00%
Shoplifting51.85-50.00%
Drugs21.54-33.33%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.8757.14%
Shoplifting103.3966.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.0811.11%
Theft from the person43.080.00%
Drugs31.23200.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.48-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.77-36.36%
Shoplifting62.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.85150.00%
Burglary51.540.00%
Theft from the person41.54300.00%
Public order31.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.6483.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.3942.86%
Shoplifting103.080.00%
Burglary53.08150.00%
Public order51.5466.67%
Other theft41.54-33.33%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.41-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences73.08-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.16-45.45%
Other theft61.850.00%
Vehicle crime51.85400.00%
Theft from the person41.54100.00%
Robbery31.23200.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Drugs20.62-60.00%
Burglary20.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.100.00%
Shoplifting134.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.010.00%
Other theft63.390.00%
Drugs51.850.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313

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 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
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 7HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1