BALLAST ROAD, DA8 1FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1FP

BALLAST ROAD, DA8 1FP, Bexley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1FP 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 1FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1FP, encompassing approximately 3923 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 1FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Road with total crimes: 7
  • Athol Road with total crimes: 3
  • De Luci Road with total crimes: 3

BALLAST ROAD, DA8 1FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.06400.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.3325.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.27-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8612.50%
Other theft52.29400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.82-42.86%
Burglary32.0450.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.63-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.92-44.44%
Vehicle crime53.82-16.67%
Other theft41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.24145.45%
Vehicle crime66.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.27300.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.800.00%
Public order42.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 202315
October 202327
September 202311

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ling Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. De Luci Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Silver Spring Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Filston Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Holly Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Adit Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Riverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1