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

Overview of Crime in DA6 8LS

UPTON ROAD, DA6 8LS, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8LS, encompassing approximately 3398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA6 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Dene with total crimes: 3
  • Upton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 2

UPTON ROAD, DA6 8LS 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.00-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.83500.00%
Drugs31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.29-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.41125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.71-33.33%
Burglary41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.18100.00%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.53-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

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 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martin Dene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Upton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sibley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Iris Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1