WEST STREET, DA7 4BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4BE

WEST STREET, DA7 4BE, Bexley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.50 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4BE 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 4BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4BE, encompassing approximately 1674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA7 4BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WEST STREET, DA7 4BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.5020.00%
Drugs57.17-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.99200.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Other theft31.79200.00%
Shoplifting31.790.00%
Robbery21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.70900.00%
Drugs95.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.370.00%
Public order32.390.00%
Shoplifting31.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.60-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.2646.15%
Shoplifting1011.3525.00%
Public order85.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7866.67%
Other theft22.99-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.68-40.91%
Shoplifting87.7633.33%
Other theft74.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.18-25.00%
Robbery31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Burglary11.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.60-80.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2240.01340.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.1475.00%
Public order74.1875.00%
Other theft74.1840.00%
Shoplifting64.1820.00%
Drugs53.58400.00%
Burglary42.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.39100.00%
Robbery32.39200.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.32-44.44%
Shoplifting52.99-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.99-76.19%
Public order42.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.39-33.33%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.040.00%
Other theft912.540.00%
Shoplifting75.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.180.00%
Public order53.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
June 20241
April 202419
January 202413
December 202322
November 20235
October 202321

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sunland Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1