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

Overview of Crime in DA8 1FR

BALLAST ROAD, DA8 1FR, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1FR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 1FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1FR, encompassing approximately 3714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA8 1FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Road with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Hill Road with total crimes: 2
  • De Luci Road with total crimes: 2

BALLAST ROAD, DA8 1FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour54.5825.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.35-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 offences96.46-10.00%
Other theft52.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.58-47.37%
Burglary32.6950.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6226.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.69-44.44%
Vehicle crime64.040.00%
Other theft41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.9280.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6233.33%
Burglary31.080.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.040.00%
Public order42.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 202319
November 202315
October 202327
September 202315

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ling Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holly Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. De Luci Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Erith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Athol Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Alford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ballast Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Riverdale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thorne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Crusoe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Road
    Total1
    Burglary1