LAUNTON DRIVE, DA6 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8LD

LAUNTON DRIVE, DA6 8LD, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8LD, encompassing approximately 2206 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 8LD 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
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

LAUNTON DRIVE, DA6 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.53-25.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order20.91100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.810.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.440.00%
Burglary21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.81-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.89150.00%
Other theft42.27300.00%
Vehicle crime31.81-40.00%
Robbery11.360.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.4466.67%
Burglary22.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Danson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alers Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sandhurst Road
    Total1
    Public order1