DA6 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8BL

DA6 8BL, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8BL, encompassing approximately 3103 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DA6 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

DA6 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.41-20.00%
Other theft62.580.00%
Drugs31.93-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.34900.00%
Drugs73.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.260.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.32-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.500.00%
Vehicle crime75.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.2650.00%
Public order51.930.00%
Burglary31.61200.00%
Shoplifting20.97-33.33%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-85.71%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.50-10.00%
Other theft75.80-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Drugs20.97-33.33%
Robbery20.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.75400.00%
Other theft96.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.900.00%
Robbery41.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.93-80.95%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Other theft31.29-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.140.00%
Other theft76.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Shoplifting41.290.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
June 20241
April 202418
January 202418
December 202320
November 20234
October 202321

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
October 20234

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hanover Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackthorn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Glynde Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1