DA6 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8AL

DA6 8AL, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.71 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8AL 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 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8AL, encompassing approximately 3327 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DA6 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Methuen Road with total crimes: 2

DA6 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7162.50%
Drugs53.91-44.44%
Public order31.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs97.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.70700.00%
Public order42.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-92.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.220.00%
Public order54.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5066.67%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Shoplifting21.20-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.72-26.32%
Other theft64.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-25.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-57.14%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-80.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.13375.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.7175.00%
Other theft72.10133.33%
Drugs52.10400.00%
Public order51.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Robbery31.20200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.91-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.20-78.95%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-33.33%
Other theft31.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-60.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.710.00%
Public order51.800.00%
Other theft51.500.00%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
June 20241
April 202414
January 202414
December 202319
November 20234
October 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 8AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1