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

Overview of Crime in DA7 6FF

STERLING ROAD, DA7 6FF, Bexley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.69 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6FF 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 6FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6FF, encompassing approximately 2387 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DA7 6FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Rossland Close with total crimes: 3

STERLING ROAD, DA7 6FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.1933.33%
Burglary41.68100.00%
Public order41.68100.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Shoplifting31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.82-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences125.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.030.00%
Shoplifting21.26-66.67%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2218.0146.67%
Violence and sexual offences99.22-40.00%
Shoplifting63.7720.00%
Vehicle crime22.51-60.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.207.14%
Anti-social behaviour156.28-11.76%
Vehicle crime56.2866.67%
Shoplifting52.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.09400.00%
Public order42.090.00%
Theft from the person11.680.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.95-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences147.127.69%
Burglary55.86150.00%
Public order42.09100.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.275.56%
Violence and sexual offences137.9630.00%
Shoplifting55.45150.00%
Burglary22.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.540.00%
Other theft54.190.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 20249
January 202415
December 202314
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202422
January 202415
December 202317
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231

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 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 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 6FF 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. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Watling Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Martens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1