DA7 9LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 9LU

DA7 9LU, Bexley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This DA7 9LU 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 9LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 9LU, encompassing approximately 4148 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 9LU area, explore the DA7 9LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 9LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blackthorn Grove with total crimes: 2

DA7 9LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9325.00%
Shoplifting51.210.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.96100.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.24-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7624.113700.00%
Vehicle crime618.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.450.00%
Burglary51.21400.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.21-60.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.24-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.96-20.00%
Robbery61.93100.00%
Shoplifting51.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Burglary30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-60.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-20.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.96100.00%
Burglary40.96100.00%
Robbery30.96200.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2125.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-33.33%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202476
March 20242
January 20245
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 9LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Blackthorn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bexley Heath
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Glynde Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Somersham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1