LITTLE HEATH ROAD, DA7 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5HL

LITTLE HEATH ROAD, DA7 5HL, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5HL, encompassing approximately 4843 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Pantiles with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Sheldon Road with total crimes: 2

LITTLE HEATH ROAD, DA7 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs53.30400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.030.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences52.0666.67%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62200.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.86400.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.680.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 5HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Pantiles
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Sheldon Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bristow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Coote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakhurst Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winchelsea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Long Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hudson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1