DA6 7LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7LL

DA6 7LL, Bexley has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.01 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7LL 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 7LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7LL, encompassing approximately 1854 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

DA6 7LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

DA6 7LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3162.0124.00%
Shoplifting2016.71150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.78-30.00%
Public order97.5512.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.8540.00%
Other theft73.77250.00%
Theft from the person73.7740.00%
Robbery53.770.00%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Bicycle theft31.620.00%
Other crime31.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2541.528.70%
Anti-social behaviour2013.48-16.67%
Shoplifting810.78-46.67%
Public order84.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.310.00%
Theft from the person52.70-28.57%
Drugs32.70-25.00%
Other theft21.62-66.67%
Burglary11.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2448.53-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences2312.94-45.24%
Shoplifting1512.400.00%
Theft from the person78.0916.67%
Other theft63.77-25.00%
Public order63.24-53.85%
Drugs43.24-20.00%
Robbery22.16-50.00%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Burglary10.54-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.54-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4274.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour2522.65-3.85%
Shoplifting1513.4815.38%
Public order138.090.00%
Other theft87.01-27.27%
Vehicle crime74.31250.00%
Burglary63.7720.00%
Theft from the person63.24500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.240.00%
Drugs52.7025.00%
Robbery42.7033.33%
Other crime22.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3665.7871.43%
Anti-social behaviour2619.41-7.14%
Public order1314.0230.00%
Shoplifting137.01-7.14%
Other theft117.0122.22%
Burglary55.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.700.00%
Drugs42.70-33.33%
Robbery32.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.62-33.33%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.54-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2860.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences2115.10-40.00%
Shoplifting1411.32-30.00%
Public order107.5511.11%
Other theft95.39-25.00%
Robbery74.85133.33%
Drugs63.77200.00%
Theft from the person63.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.240.00%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Burglary21.62-60.00%
Other crime11.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3569.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour2818.870.00%
Shoplifting2015.100.00%
Other theft1210.780.00%
Public order96.470.00%
Theft from the person64.850.00%
Burglary53.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.700.00%
Robbery32.700.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
April 202423
January 202442
December 202336
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 202424
January 202425
December 202326
November 202328
October 202328

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20246
January 202413
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202415
January 202415
December 202313
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total24
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 5. Market Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Russell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Friswell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Mason Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Stonefield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1