BELMONT ROAD, DA8 1LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1LF

BELMONT ROAD, DA8 1LF, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.92 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1LF 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 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1LF, encompassing approximately 2549 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilary Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 2
  • Francis Avenue with total crimes: 2

BELMONT ROAD, DA8 1LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.24120.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.310.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.28150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.96-64.29%
Burglary31.96200.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2027.27%
Vehicle crime35.490.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.67-8.33%
Vehicle crime34.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.63-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.7133.33%
Burglary21.570.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 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 offences149.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-25.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 202414
December 202311
November 202312
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hilary Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Francis Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1