ERITH ROAD, DA7 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 6BS

ERITH ROAD, DA7 6BS, Bexley has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.50 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6BS 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 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6BS, encompassing approximately 3169 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 6BS area, explore the DA7 6BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

DA7 6BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

ERITH ROAD, DA7 6BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2632.508.33%
Shoplifting178.20183.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.36-17.65%
Public order94.4228.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.84100.00%
Theft from the person72.52250.00%
Other theft52.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Drugs30.9550.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.57-22.73%
Public order75.3616.67%
Shoplifting62.21-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Drugs21.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.63-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.56-41.46%
Anti-social behaviour227.570.00%
Shoplifting116.94-8.33%
Other theft63.47100.00%
Public order61.89-45.45%
Theft from the person41.89-20.00%
Drugs41.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.26-60.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4137.8628.12%
Anti-social behaviour2212.940.00%
Shoplifting126.949.09%
Public order113.79-8.33%
Burglary63.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8950.00%
Vehicle crime51.89150.00%
Theft from the person51.58400.00%
Drugs51.580.00%
Other theft31.58-40.00%
Robbery20.95-33.33%
Other crime20.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.1360.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.10-15.38%
Public order126.9420.00%
Shoplifting113.79-8.33%
Burglary53.47150.00%
Drugs51.580.00%
Other theft51.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-20.00%
Robbery31.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-60.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.32-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2632.5013.04%
Violence and sexual offences208.20-35.48%
Shoplifting126.31-20.00%
Public order103.7911.11%
Robbery63.16200.00%
Other theft61.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Vehicle crime51.580.00%
Drugs51.58400.00%
Theft from the person51.5825.00%
Burglary21.58-50.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3133.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour239.780.00%
Shoplifting157.260.00%
Other theft104.730.00%
Public order93.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.840.00%
Theft from the person41.580.00%
Burglary41.260.00%
Robbery21.260.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202422
January 202422
December 202322
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
April 202424
January 202441
December 202332
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20246
January 202411
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 6BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 5. Market Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Friswell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brummel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Martens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lane End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Mason Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1