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

Overview of Crime in DA8 1LR

SWANTON ROAD, DA8 1LR, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1LR 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 1LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1LR, encompassing approximately 3192 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 1LR 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 1LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.320.00%
Drugs41.88300.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.38-14.29%
Public order21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.320.00%
Vehicle crime32.190.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.01-22.22%
Vehicle crime32.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3228.57%
Vehicle crime22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Public order20.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.13250.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.190.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 1LR 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. Swaylands Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Collindale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bedonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1