STERLING ROAD, DA7 6FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 6FE

STERLING ROAD, DA7 6FE, Bexley has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.62 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6FE 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 6FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6FE, encompassing approximately 2781 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

DA7 6FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

STERLING ROAD, DA7 6FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.62-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour146.47-44.00%
Public order65.0320.00%
Shoplifting42.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2526.2556.25%
Violence and sexual offences228.99-18.52%
Shoplifting87.910.00%
Other theft52.8866.67%
Public order51.80-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.80-50.00%
Theft from the person20.72-50.00%
Drugs20.72-66.67%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.9235.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.71-15.79%
Public order95.7550.00%
Shoplifting83.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8840.00%
Drugs62.52100.00%
Vehicle crime42.1633.33%
Theft from the person41.440.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Burglary21.08-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.335.26%
Anti-social behaviour197.19-17.39%
Shoplifting106.83100.00%
Public order63.60-14.29%
Burglary52.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8066.67%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%

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 behaviour2325.5315.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.27-13.64%
Public order76.830.00%
Shoplifting52.52-28.57%
Robbery41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-25.00%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.25-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour207.91-4.76%
Public order77.19133.33%
Shoplifting72.5216.67%
Other theft52.52-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.80-33.33%
Theft from the person31.4450.00%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.270.00%
Other theft97.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.240.00%
Drugs62.160.00%
Shoplifting62.160.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202425
January 202416
December 202319
November 202323
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202422
January 202427
December 202320
November 202319
October 202322
September 202323

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

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
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sterling Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Chieveley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Martens Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Park Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Foresters Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1