SHAKESPEARE ROAD, DA7 4SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4SE

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, DA7 4SE, Bexley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4SE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA7 postcode area, which has experienced 121 crimes and a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA7 4SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4SE, encompassing approximately 4781 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 4SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Bristow Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bowford Avenue with total crimes: 2

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, DA7 4SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs63.97500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.250.00%
Burglary21.050.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-33.33%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.35600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-40.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.51-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.97200.00%
Vehicle crime42.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3566.67%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Bristow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Bowford Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Coote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakhurst Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hudson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dorcis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Normanhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berkeley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kingsgate Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Melanie Close
    Total1
    Burglary1