GRAVEL HILL, DA6 7PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7PN

GRAVEL HILL, DA6 7PN, Bexley has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.15 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7PN 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 7PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7PN, encompassing approximately 2035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

DA6 7PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

GRAVEL HILL, DA6 7PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2547.158.70%
Shoplifting1712.28183.33%
Anti-social behaviour138.35-18.75%
Public order86.3914.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.9375.00%
Theft from the person53.44400.00%
Other theft42.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Burglary31.47200.00%
Drugs31.4750.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Robbery31.470.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.47-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour1611.30-38.46%
Public order77.8616.67%
Shoplifting63.44-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.950.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2639.7952.94%
Violence and sexual offences2412.77-25.00%
Shoplifting1111.7937.50%
Other theft65.40100.00%
Public order62.95-33.33%
Theft from the person32.95-40.00%
Drugs21.47-66.67%
Robbery10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3248.6318.52%
Anti-social behaviour1715.72-22.73%
Public order98.35-10.00%
Shoplifting84.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime73.93250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4450.00%
Drugs62.9550.00%
Theft from the person52.95400.00%
Burglary42.46-33.33%
Other theft31.96-40.00%
Robbery21.47-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2746.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour2213.26-4.35%
Public order1010.81-16.67%
Shoplifting104.91-16.67%
Burglary64.91200.00%
Other theft52.95-16.67%
Drugs42.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-20.00%
Robbery31.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.49-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2348.1421.05%
Violence and sexual offences2111.30-19.23%
Shoplifting1210.31-14.29%
Public order125.8950.00%
Other theft65.89-33.33%
Robbery62.95500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.950.00%
Drugs42.460.00%
Theft from the person41.9633.33%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Burglary20.98-50.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2644.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.770.00%
Shoplifting149.330.00%
Other theft96.880.00%
Public order84.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.930.00%
Burglary42.460.00%
Theft from the person31.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202424
January 202432
December 202327
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202426
January 202417
December 202322
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 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 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234

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
November 20231

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

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 7PN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Watling Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Broom Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1