SOMERSHAM ROAD, DA7 4SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4SA

SOMERSHAM ROAD, DA7 4SA, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.19 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4SA 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 4SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4SA, encompassing approximately 4434 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA7 4SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Hudson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blackthorn Grove with total crimes: 2

SOMERSHAM ROAD, DA7 4SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.190.00%
Shoplifting51.130.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.130.00%
Shoplifting51.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7621.653700.00%
Violence and sexual offences517.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Burglary51.13400.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.13-60.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.23-85.71%

In January 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery77.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.5850.00%
Shoplifting51.350.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.96100.00%
Burglary40.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.0360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202476
March 20242
January 20245
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 4SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hudson Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blackthorn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bexley Heath
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Somersham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bristow Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1