LONG LANE, DA7 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5AF

LONG LANE, DA7 5AF, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5AF, encompassing approximately 4058 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 5AF area, explore the DA7 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA7 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollingbourne Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Francis Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

LONG LANE, DA7 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.19200.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.430.00%
Drugs41.23300.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.67800.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.2233.33%
Other theft30.990.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.42100.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-57.14%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43-22.22%
Other theft31.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.420.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20249
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hollingbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Francis Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Ambleside Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hudson Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Palmar Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bristow Road
    Total1
    Burglary1