UPTON ROAD, DA6 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8LH

UPTON ROAD, DA6 8LH, Bexley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8LH, encompassing approximately 4347 residents.

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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)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 8LH 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
  • Emerton Close with total crimes: 2

UPTON ROAD, DA6 8LH 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 Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.14-12.50%
Drugs31.61-57.14%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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 offences85.98700.00%
Drugs71.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.610.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4533.33%
Vehicle crime40.92100.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.130.00%
Other theft43.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-57.14%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4540.00%
Other theft51.61150.00%
Vehicle crime41.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Robbery30.69200.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.9125.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-78.57%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-66.67%
Other theft20.46-71.43%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.430.00%
Other theft73.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
June 20241
April 202415
January 202415
December 202315
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 8LH 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. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alers Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sibley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1