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

Overview of Crime in DA8 1LY

IGHTHAM ROAD, DA8 1LY, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1LY, encompassing approximately 1996 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 1LY area, explore the DA8 1LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 2
  • Stapleton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shinglewell Road with total crimes: 2

IGHTHAM ROAD, DA8 1LY 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.50200.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5125.00%
Public order12.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.01-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.52-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.510.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0112.50%
Other theft24.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.01166.67%
Public order14.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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.

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September 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 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.

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September 20241

A total of 8 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.

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August 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 1LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stapleton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shinglewell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swaylands Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bedonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Little Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1