BATTLE ROAD, DA8 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1BJ

BATTLE ROAD, DA8 1BJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.63 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1BJ, encompassing approximately 1782 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Morris Drive with total crimes: 4
  • St Francis' Road with total crimes: 3

BATTLE ROAD, DA8 1BJ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.37300.00%
Public order32.2450.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Drugs21.120.00%

In August 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 offences1417.9540.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.85350.00%
Drugs25.05100.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-60.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.02-23.08%
Vehicle crime55.6125.00%
Burglary32.80200.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.830.00%
Vehicle crime47.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.240.00%
Other theft22.24-50.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.3918.18%
Other theft47.29300.00%
Vehicle crime42.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-33.33%
Other crime22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.70-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.17-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.68-25.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9320.00%
Vehicle crime43.370.00%
Shoplifting22.240.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order11.12-80.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.56-80.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.970.00%
Drugs52.800.00%
Public order52.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.800.00%
Other theft22.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Morris Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Beltwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Culling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Glendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stanmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bramble Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tower Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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