DA7 4BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4BT

DA7 4BT, Bexley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.29 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4BT 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 4BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4BT, encompassing approximately 1883 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 4BT area, explore the DA7 4BT 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)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DA7 4BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

DA7 4BT 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 offences1222.2933.33%
Drugs56.37-44.44%
Shoplifting52.6566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.65100.00%
Vehicle crime32.12200.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Other theft31.59-25.00%
Robbery21.59100.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Theft from the person11.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

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
Drugs919.64800.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.78-50.00%
Other theft44.78100.00%
Public order32.12-62.50%
Theft from the person31.590.00%
Shoplifting31.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.0128.57%
Shoplifting99.5528.57%
Public order84.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2533.33%
Theft from the person32.12200.00%
Other theft21.59-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.53-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.48-48.15%
Other theft107.43-16.67%
Shoplifting75.310.00%
Robbery43.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Burglary11.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.53-80.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2738.75440.00%
Other theft1214.3350.00%
Public order76.3775.00%
Shoplifting73.7216.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.72150.00%
Drugs52.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.65-25.00%
Burglary31.590.00%
Robbery31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft817.52-27.27%
Shoplifting64.25-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.18-75.00%
Public order42.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12-33.33%
Theft from the person11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.660.00%
Other theft1110.620.00%
Shoplifting75.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.720.00%
Public order42.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 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 20234

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202418
January 202414
December 202327
November 20235
October 202320

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1