LATHAM ROAD, DA6 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7NJ

LATHAM ROAD, DA6 7NJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.51 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7NJ, encompassing approximately 2480 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)

DA6 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

LATHAM ROAD, DA6 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2339.510.00%
Shoplifting189.27125.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.26-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson76.0575.00%
Public order72.820.00%
Other theft52.820.00%
Theft from the person52.02400.00%
Robbery42.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.804.55%
Anti-social behaviour179.27-29.17%
Shoplifting86.85-42.86%
Public order73.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Drugs31.6150.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2433.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences229.67-18.52%
Shoplifting148.8740.00%
Other theft65.6420.00%
Public order62.42-45.45%
Theft from the person42.42-33.33%
Robbery21.61-33.33%
Drugs20.81-60.00%
Burglary10.81-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.9122.73%
Anti-social behaviour1810.88-5.26%
Public order117.2622.22%
Shoplifting104.43-16.67%
Theft from the person64.03500.00%
Vehicle crime52.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0225.00%
Other theft52.02-16.67%
Drugs52.0266.67%
Burglary42.02-20.00%
Robbery31.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.0737.50%
Anti-social behaviour198.87-20.83%
Shoplifting127.66-7.69%
Public order94.84-18.18%
Other theft63.6320.00%
Burglary52.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Drugs31.61-40.00%
Robbery31.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.40-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2437.8920.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.67-33.33%
Shoplifting136.45-23.53%
Public order115.2422.22%
Robbery64.43500.00%
Drugs52.42400.00%
Other theft52.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-20.00%
Theft from the person41.6133.33%
Burglary31.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.3014.29%
Anti-social behaviour209.67-16.67%
Shoplifting178.0670.00%
Other theft106.8566.67%
Public order94.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.63-16.67%
Burglary42.02100.00%
Theft from the person31.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Drugs10.40-87.50%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2435.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.670.00%
Shoplifting108.470.00%
Drugs84.030.00%
Other theft63.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.420.00%
Vehicle crime42.420.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Theft from the person31.210.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Burglary20.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202424
January 202418
December 202319
November 202324
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
April 202422
January 202427
December 202322
November 202316
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202414
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 7NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Newick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Broom Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rochester Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1