DA6 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8BY

DA6 8BY, Bexley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8BY, encompassing approximately 2026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 8BY area, explore the DA6 8BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DA6 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Danson Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

DA6 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.860.00%
Other theft52.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Drugs11.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.38-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.960.00%
Drugs22.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.2650.00%
Vehicle crime87.40166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.9566.67%
Burglary32.47200.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.290.00%
Other theft64.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.96400.00%
Vehicle crime32.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-50.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Robbery20.99-50.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.26400.00%
Other theft74.94600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.45100.00%
Robbery42.96300.00%
Vehicle crime41.97300.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-83.33%
Drugs20.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.920.00%
Shoplifting41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.970.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 8BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Danson Mead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glynde Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Palmeira Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Barrington Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1