DA6 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8DW

DA6 8DW, Bexley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8DW 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 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8DW, encompassing approximately 3913 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 8DW 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
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 2

DA6 8DW 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 offences136.9030.00%
Drugs53.32-37.50%
Other theft41.280.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.41900.00%
Drugs82.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.040.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-93.75%

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 offences169.20-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.09100.00%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-83.33%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.730.00%
Other theft64.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-50.00%
Shoplifting30.7750.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Drugs20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.78260.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.6050.00%
Other theft61.53200.00%
Drugs41.53300.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.88-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-71.43%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.010.00%
Other theft75.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.790.00%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
June 20241
April 202416
January 202418
December 202318
November 20235
October 202320

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 8DW 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. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hanover Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1