DA6 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8BB

DA6 8BB, Bexley has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8BB, encompassing approximately 3303 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

DA6 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Royal Oak Road with total crimes: 4

DA6 8BB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.1318.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.930.00%
Vehicle crime62.42500.00%
Drugs51.82-50.00%
Shoplifting51.5166.67%
Other theft41.510.00%
Robbery21.21100.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.921000.00%
Drugs103.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.030.00%
Other theft42.420.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.865.88%
Shoplifting115.4522.22%
Public order83.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.420.00%
Drugs42.42300.00%
Theft from the person31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.91-80.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.56-39.29%
Other theft105.15-16.67%
Shoplifting93.0328.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.72-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.42100.00%
Burglary31.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-60.00%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.30-80.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.03366.67%
Other theft128.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.6383.33%
Public order83.33100.00%
Shoplifting72.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.12150.00%
Drugs51.510.00%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Robbery31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.50-25.00%
Shoplifting62.72-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.82-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour61.82-14.29%
Public order41.82-20.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.580.00%
Other theft126.360.00%
Shoplifting93.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.720.00%
Public order52.120.00%
Vehicle crime51.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
June 20241
April 202418
January 202417
December 202328
November 20236
October 202321

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202411
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Graham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1