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

Overview of Crime in DA6 8LX

UPTON ROAD, DA6 8LX, Bexley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA6 postcode area, which has experienced 119 crimes and a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA6 8LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8LX, encompassing approximately 2034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA6 8LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arbuthnot Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gresham Close with total crimes: 1

UPTON ROAD, DA6 8LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.44-33.33%
Burglary20.98100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9550.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Burglary10.98-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 crime36.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-40.00%
Burglary31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3566.67%
Vehicle crime32.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-60.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.95400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-50.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.8325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.97-20.00%
Drugs31.970.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.320.00%
Vehicle crime52.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Arbuthnot Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willow Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gresham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. South View Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Martin Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sibley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Fairway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1