VALLEY ROAD, DA8 1BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1BT

VALLEY ROAD, DA8 1BT, Bexley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1BT 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 1BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1BT, encompassing approximately 2682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 1BT 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
  • Athol Road with total crimes: 3

VALLEY ROAD, DA8 1BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.71-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.86300.00%
Public order41.49100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Burglary21.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.42-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour135.5985.71%
Public order24.850.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.546.25%
Anti-social behaviour76.3475.00%
Other theft42.61100.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-33.33%
Burglary31.4950.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.54-5.88%
Vehicle crime65.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-20.00%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.0521.43%
Vehicle crime66.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.24-28.57%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.67-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.22-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-25.00%
Other theft21.12-50.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.6411.11%
Anti-social behaviour97.4628.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.3660.00%
Vehicle crime42.98300.00%
Other theft41.49100.00%
Drugs21.49-60.00%
Public order10.75-80.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.610.00%
Drugs51.860.00%
Public order51.860.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202417
January 202416
December 202317
November 202314
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1BT 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. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. De Luci Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Sandcliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Battle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Corinthian Manorway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1