LOWER ROAD, DA8 1AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1AY

LOWER ROAD, DA8 1AY, Bexley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.45 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 1AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1AY, encompassing approximately 2698 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA8 1AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Morris Drive with total crimes: 4

LOWER ROAD, DA8 1AY 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.457.69%
Anti-social behaviour95.19-18.18%
Vehicle crime33.34200.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.8237.50%
Public order44.08300.00%
Other theft11.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.8233.33%
Vehicle crime62.9620.00%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.34-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.22400.00%
Vehicle crime51.8566.67%
Drugs31.85200.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1236.36%
Anti-social behaviour65.56-14.29%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.590.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202413
January 202413
December 202315
November 202311

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Morris Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chandlers Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Glendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stanmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bramble Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tower Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Sandcliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Battle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Corinthian Manorway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1