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

Overview of Crime in DA6 8LY

UPTON ROAD, DA6 8LY, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8LY, encompassing approximately 2207 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 8LY 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 8LY 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.34-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.2750.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences74.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.17-33.33%
Burglary20.910.00%

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 offences64.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7250.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.44-40.00%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 offences57.7066.67%
Vehicle crime32.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Burglary20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-50.00%
Burglary20.910.00%

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 behaviour59.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.810.00%
Drugs31.810.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 8LY 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. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Freta Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sibley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Iris Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1