ALFORD ROAD, DA8 1PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1PP

ALFORD ROAD, DA8 1PP, Bexley has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1PP 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 1PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1PP, encompassing approximately 3577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA8 1PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Athol Road with total crimes: 3
  • De Luci Road with total crimes: 3

ALFORD ROAD, DA8 1PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.6230.77%
Criminal damage and arson64.75200.00%
Vehicle crime31.6850.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-85.71%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1118.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.63133.33%
Other theft21.96-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.11-21.43%
Other theft53.0766.67%
Vehicle crime41.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.91150.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-60.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.39-22.22%
Vehicle crime53.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-71.43%
Other theft10.56-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.86-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson75.0375.00%
Vehicle crime61.9620.00%
Other theft51.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-60.00%
Drugs31.12200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.830.00%
Vehicle crime52.800.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202411
January 202414
December 202314
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morris Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. De Luci Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Filston Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Glendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bramble Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tower Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holly Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Adit Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Riverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Sandcliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Battle Road
    Total1
    Public order1