MEREWOOD ROAD, DA7 6PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 6PF

MEREWOOD ROAD, DA7 6PF, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6PF 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 6PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6PF, encompassing approximately 3222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA7 6PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Manor Way with total crimes: 2
  • Hilary Close with total crimes: 2
  • A220 with total crimes: 2

MEREWOOD ROAD, DA7 6PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.72-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

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 theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.86400.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 person10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.52140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.34-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.76-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.280.00%
Burglary42.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Manor Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hilary Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. A220
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Barnehurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Randolph Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Erith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Homer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hornbeam Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1