IGHTHAM ROAD, DA8 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1LX

IGHTHAM ROAD, DA8 1LX, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1LX 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 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1LX, encompassing approximately 1659 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 1LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hollingbourne Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Stapleton Road with total crimes: 2

IGHTHAM ROAD, DA8 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.64400.00%
Vehicle crime43.01300.00%
Drugs22.410.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-60.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.64-28.57%
Public order33.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8150.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.440.00%
Vehicle crime24.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8375.00%
Other theft24.22100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences46.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 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 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hollingbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stapleton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shinglewell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Swaylands Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bedonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Pantiles
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Little Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1