SWANTON ROAD, DA8 1LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1LP

SWANTON ROAD, DA8 1LP, Bexley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1LP 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 1LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1LP, encompassing approximately 3356 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 1LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shinglewell Road with total crimes: 2

SWANTON ROAD, DA8 1LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs43.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-25.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.98-60.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2625.00%
Other theft32.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.47100.00%
Burglary22.980.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 2. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shinglewell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Little Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1