PLAXTOL ROAD, DA8 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1NJ

PLAXTOL ROAD, DA8 1NJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1NJ, encompassing approximately 2564 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 1NJ 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
  • Stapleton Road with total crimes: 2

PLAXTOL ROAD, DA8 1NJ 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 offences66.6320.00%
Drugs42.34300.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0766.67%
Public order21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.90-50.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.46-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8516.67%
Public order32.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.90100.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231

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 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
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 1NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 2. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bedonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Little Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1