WHITFIELD ROAD, DA7 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5LR

WHITFIELD ROAD, DA7 5LR, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5LR, encompassing approximately 3972 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 5LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chessington Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Elmhurst with total crimes: 2
  • Stapleton Road with total crimes: 2

WHITFIELD ROAD, DA7 5LR 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5225.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.27100.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-83.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.27100.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-50.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.27-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 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 offences95.29125.00%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.02100.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.77-50.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 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
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chessington Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Elmhurst
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Stapleton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bedonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Pantiles
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Oakhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lenham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Renshaw Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Upper Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1