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

Overview of Crime in DA7 6BU

ERITH ROAD, DA7 6BU, Bexley has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.46 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6BU, encompassing approximately 4081 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 6BU area, explore the DA7 6BU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA7 6BU area, visit the DA7 6BU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

DA7 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

ERITH ROAD, DA7 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.46-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour112.9422.22%
Shoplifting82.70166.67%
Public order61.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4725.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.29-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour94.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Public order40.98-60.00%
Shoplifting30.98-50.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.17-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour185.150.00%
Public order104.41-16.67%
Shoplifting62.4520.00%
Other theft41.4733.33%
Drugs30.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.2840.74%
Anti-social behaviour189.310.00%
Public order124.419.09%
Shoplifting52.9425.00%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Drugs40.980.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.8742.11%
Anti-social behaviour186.62-21.74%
Public order114.4157.14%
Shoplifting42.70-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Drugs40.980.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Other theft20.74-60.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Robbery10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2318.8727.78%
Violence and sexual offences195.645.56%
Public order74.6640.00%
Other theft51.72-28.57%
Shoplifting51.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Drugs40.98300.00%
Robbery40.98300.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.410.00%
Other theft74.410.00%
Public order51.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202418
January 202418
December 202318
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
April 202421
January 202438
December 202327
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Silverdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Randolph Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Brummel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lane End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Mason Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stonefield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Woolwich Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1