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

Overview of Crime in DA7 4BP

WEST STREET, DA7 4BP, Bexley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.78 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4BP 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 4BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4BP, encompassing approximately 2249 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 4BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Methuen Road with total crimes: 2

WEST STREET, DA7 4BP 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 Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.7885.71%
Drugs55.78-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Public order31.33-25.00%
Robbery11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs912.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.00250.00%
Public order43.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Robbery21.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

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 offences21.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.000.00%
Public order55.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.220.00%
Burglary42.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.22-33.33%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.44-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.78-31.58%
Robbery65.78100.00%
Other theft52.67-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-50.00%
Shoplifting31.3350.00%
Burglary21.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.44-80.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.78375.00%
Other theft78.44133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6725.00%
Drugs52.22400.00%
Public order42.22-20.00%
Burglary41.78100.00%
Robbery31.78200.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order511.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Other theft31.78-40.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.110.00%
Public order68.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.670.00%
Other theft52.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20242
April 202413
January 202413
December 202319
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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