PRESTON DRIVE, DA7 4UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4UF

PRESTON DRIVE, DA7 4UF, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4UF 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 4UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4UF, encompassing approximately 2689 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DA7 4UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrotham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Swanley Road with total crimes: 3

PRESTON DRIVE, DA7 4UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.920.00%
Shoplifting62.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2325.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-66.67%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23300.00%
Drugs31.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.86-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.490.00%
Robbery31.12200.00%
Other theft11.12-80.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.670.00%
Other theft52.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-40.00%
Burglary31.12-25.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.60150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.86-50.00%
Burglary41.86-20.00%
Public order11.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7842.86%
Vehicle crime73.7275.00%
Burglary52.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-66.67%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.600.00%
Vehicle crime42.230.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
November 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wrotham Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Swanley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Farnham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Winchester Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Berkeley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kingsgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mayfair Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Colyton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1