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

Overview of Crime in DA6 7NQ

LATHAM ROAD, DA6 7NQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.40 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7NQ 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 7NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7NQ, encompassing approximately 3114 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 7NQ area, explore the DA6 7NQ 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 (27.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)

DA6 7NQ 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
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

LATHAM ROAD, DA6 7NQ 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.4027.78%
Shoplifting207.39185.71%
Anti-social behaviour166.42-15.79%
Theft from the person85.1460.00%
Public order72.570.00%
Other theft62.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9325.00%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Robbery41.280.00%
Drugs31.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1921.84-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences186.10-21.74%
Shoplifting75.78-58.82%
Public order72.250.00%
Theft from the person52.25-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Drugs41.28-33.33%
Other theft21.28-66.67%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2631.1573.33%
Violence and sexual offences238.35-20.69%
Shoplifting177.3921.43%
Theft from the person85.4660.00%
Public order72.57-41.67%
Drugs62.2520.00%
Other theft61.93-25.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Robbery10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.723.57%
Anti-social behaviour159.31-21.05%
Shoplifting144.820.00%
Public order124.5020.00%
Other theft83.85-33.33%
Theft from the person52.57400.00%
Burglary51.61-28.57%
Drugs51.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.28100.00%
Robbery41.2833.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2834.0486.67%
Anti-social behaviour198.9926.67%
Shoplifting146.100.00%
Other theft124.5020.00%
Public order103.85-9.09%
Burglary73.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2525.00%
Drugs41.61-20.00%
Robbery31.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.32-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.54-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour154.82-16.67%
Shoplifting144.82-30.00%
Public order114.5022.22%
Other theft103.53-23.08%
Robbery63.21200.00%
Theft from the person61.9320.00%
Drugs51.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2935.000.00%
Shoplifting209.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.420.00%
Other theft135.780.00%
Public order94.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.890.00%
Theft from the person52.250.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Robbery21.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
April 202423
January 202429
December 202328
November 202315
October 202329

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202426
January 202415
December 202319
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

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 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202417
January 202414
December 202314
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7NQ 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. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 4. Market Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Friswell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Broom Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1