DITTON ROAD, DA6 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8JL

DITTON ROAD, DA6 8JL, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.95 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8JL, encompassing approximately 3289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 8JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Danson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alers Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sunland Avenue with total crimes: 1

DITTON ROAD, DA6 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.950.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Burglary10.91-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.38100.00%
Burglary43.04300.00%
Vehicle crime31.22-25.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5625.00%
Vehicle crime41.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22100.00%
Burglary11.22-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.95-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-33.33%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.130.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Danson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alers Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sibley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Iris Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Olron Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sandhurst Road
    Total1
    Public order1