DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DA6 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8DL

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DA6 8DL, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8DL, encompassing approximately 3949 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 8DL 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

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DA6 8DL 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 offences137.3462.50%
Drugs53.29-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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
Drugs96.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.28700.00%
Public order42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.376.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.05100.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.27100.00%
Shoplifting21.01-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.11-16.67%
Other theft53.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-57.14%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.92350.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5675.00%
Other theft61.77100.00%
Public order51.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Robbery30.76200.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

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 order45.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.01-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-20.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.800.00%
Other theft51.270.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20234
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
June 20241
April 202416
January 202415
December 202318
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
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 8DL 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. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Avenue 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. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1