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

Overview of Crime in DA7 6FG

STERLING ROAD, DA7 6FG, Bexley has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.96 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6FG 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 6FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6FG, encompassing approximately 2373 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA7 6FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

STERLING ROAD, DA7 6FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.965.88%
Anti-social behaviour137.58-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson65.4850.00%
Public order62.5320.00%
Shoplifting62.53200.00%
Other theft42.530.00%
Burglary41.69100.00%
Other crime31.690.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.16-44.00%
Public order55.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Shoplifting21.69-66.67%
Burglary20.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2525.2856.25%
Violence and sexual offences1710.53-26.09%
Shoplifting67.1620.00%
Public order42.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-60.00%
Drugs20.84-60.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.1727.78%
Anti-social behaviour169.69-15.79%
Public order86.7460.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3740.00%
Vehicle crime52.9566.67%
Shoplifting52.11150.00%
Drugs52.1166.67%
Theft from the person22.110.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary10.84-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1926.54-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences188.005.88%
Burglary57.58400.00%
Public order52.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1166.67%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Drugs31.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.84-60.00%
Robbery10.84-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2327.3821.05%
Violence and sexual offences179.696.25%
Public order67.1650.00%
Shoplifting52.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-25.00%
Drugs31.260.00%
Robbery31.260.00%
Other theft21.26-66.67%
Burglary10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1924.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.000.00%
Other theft66.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202417
January 202423
December 202318
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202425
January 202416
December 202319
November 202323
October 202319

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
September 20246
August 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

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 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
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 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 6FG 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. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 4. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Watling Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Martens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1