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

Overview of Crime in DA6 7PS

GRAVEL HILL, DA6 7PS, Bexley has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.11 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7PS 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 7PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7PS, encompassing approximately 2180 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

DA6 7PS 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 7PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1532.1115.38%
Shoplifting156.88150.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.888.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.9633.33%
Public order41.8333.33%
Theft from the person41.830.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.43-48.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.960.00%
Shoplifting65.50-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2528.9066.67%
Violence and sexual offences1211.47-33.33%
Shoplifting115.5037.50%
Other theft55.0566.67%
Theft from the person32.29-25.00%
Public order21.38-60.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.6520.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.260.00%
Shoplifting86.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime63.67100.00%
Public order52.75-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.2933.33%
Theft from the person41.83300.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Burglary31.38-40.00%
Drugs21.38100.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1530.27-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.880.00%
Shoplifting106.88-16.67%
Public order84.5960.00%
Burglary53.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2032.1142.86%
Violence and sexual offences159.17-11.76%
Shoplifting126.88-7.69%
Public order55.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.29200.00%
Robbery31.38200.00%
Other theft31.38-57.14%
Theft from the person31.380.00%
Burglary21.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.800.00%
Shoplifting136.420.00%
Other theft75.960.00%
Burglary53.210.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Theft from the person31.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202425
January 202415
December 202315
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202412
January 202418
December 202315
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7PS 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. Gravel Hill Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Newick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Faygate Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Broom Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1