PRINCES STREET, DA7 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4BL

PRINCES STREET, DA7 4BL, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.97 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4BL, encompassing approximately 2109 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 4BL area, explore the DA7 4BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DA7 4BL 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

PRINCES STREET, DA7 4BL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.6950.00%
Drugs52.84-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.37200.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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
Drugs916.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.27350.00%
Public order44.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.900.00%
Shoplifting31.900.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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 offences21.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.710.00%
Shoplifting108.06400.00%
Public order84.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.790.00%
Burglary32.37200.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.37-75.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Robbery10.47-83.33%

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 offences1322.29-43.48%
Shoplifting86.1633.33%
Other theft63.79-14.29%
Robbery62.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-40.00%
Burglary21.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft10.95-50.00%
Drugs10.47-80.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.72360.00%
Public order710.9140.00%
Other theft73.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.3220.00%
Shoplifting62.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8425.00%
Drugs52.37400.00%
Burglary42.370.00%
Robbery31.90200.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft616.12-33.33%
Public order52.84-16.67%
Shoplifting52.37-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-76.19%
Anti-social behaviour52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Theft from the person11.900.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

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 offences2126.080.00%
Other theft99.960.00%
Shoplifting74.270.00%
Public order63.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Drugs21.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20242
April 202417
January 202413
December 202323
November 20235
October 202321

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 4BL 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. Graham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Methuen Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bexley Heath
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1