BYRON DRIVE, DA8 1YD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1YD

BYRON DRIVE, DA8 1YD, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1YD 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 1YD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1YD, encompassing approximately 4630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 1YD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonecroft Road with total crimes: 5
  • Northumberland Park with total crimes: 3
  • The Drive with total crimes: 3

BYRON DRIVE, DA8 1YD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.97-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-50.00%
Drugs40.86100.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.91220.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.4533.33%
Other theft21.73-50.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3025.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Burglary40.86300.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.9953.85%
Vehicle crime54.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8330.00%
Public order32.81200.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-66.67%
Other theft20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4011.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.16-14.29%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.940.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20246
January 202420
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stonecroft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Hilary Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Northumberland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1