WESTFIELD ROAD, DA7 6LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 6LR

WESTFIELD ROAD, DA7 6LR, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.67 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6LR 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 6LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6LR, encompassing approximately 3739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 6LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • A220 with total crimes: 3
  • Three Corners with total crimes: 1
  • Merewood Road with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELD ROAD, DA7 6LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.41300.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.88116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8114.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.010.00%
Vehicle crime61.870.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202413
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. A220
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Three Corners
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Merewood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Barnehurst (Station)
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Barnehurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Midfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1