SANDFORD ROAD, DA7 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4AX

SANDFORD ROAD, DA7 4AX, Bexley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.67 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA7 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA7 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4AX, encompassing approximately 2039 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DA7 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Banks Lane with total crimes: 2

SANDFORD ROAD, DA7 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.6744.44%
Other theft66.37500.00%
Drugs52.94-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Public order31.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs914.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.41350.00%
Public order54.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Robbery11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.49-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.580.00%
Public order67.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.940.00%
Vehicle crime62.940.00%
Burglary62.94500.00%
Shoplifting22.940.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.45-33.33%
Burglary10.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.49-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.01-5.00%
Other theft69.32-14.29%
Robbery62.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96-42.86%
Burglary31.96-25.00%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Drugs20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.8140.00%
Other theft73.43250.00%
Public order53.430.00%
Drugs42.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-20.00%
Burglary41.960.00%
Robbery31.96200.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order514.71-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.45-76.19%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4566.67%
Burglary42.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.520.00%
Public order710.30-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.43-61.54%
Other theft52.4566.67%
Shoplifting42.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Other crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.300.00%
Public order86.370.00%
Burglary43.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Robbery10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
April 202415
January 202419
December 202320
November 20235
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 4AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hanover Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackthorn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bexley Heath
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glynde Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1