DA6 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8DU

DA6 8DU, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8DU, encompassing approximately 3253 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DA6 8DU 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 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15-12.50%
Other theft52.150.00%
Drugs31.54-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.61700.00%
Drugs72.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.150.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.99-23.53%
Vehicle crime74.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.1550.00%
Public order51.840.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.606.25%
Other theft65.22-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Drugs20.92-33.33%
Robbery20.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.22433.33%
Other theft74.92133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-16.67%
Robbery41.54300.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-80.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.610.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
June 20241
April 202413
January 202417
December 202316
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
October 20233

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 8DU 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. 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. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1