DA1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1

DA1, Bexley has recorded a total of 541 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DA1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DA1, encompassing approximately 65300 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (-10.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-36.97% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (50) incidents (-19.35% decrease)

DA1 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

DA1 Crime Map

Postcodes in DA1

The postcode district are associated with the DA1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DA1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.28-10.31%
Anti-social behaviour752.66-36.97%
Criminal damage and arson501.15-19.35%
Vehicle crime440.774.76%
Shoplifting400.67-24.53%
Public order360.612.86%
Other theft350.556.06%
Drugs240.5426.32%
Other crime200.37-4.76%
Burglary180.3112.50%
Bicycle theft80.28100.00%
Theft from the person70.12-41.67%
Possession of weapons60.11-14.29%
Robbery40.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1949.578.38%
Anti-social behaviour1192.9763.01%
Criminal damage and arson621.8240.91%
Shoplifting530.9526.19%
Vehicle crime420.8113.51%
Public order350.6466.67%
Other theft330.5410.00%
Other crime210.5190.91%
Drugs190.3272.73%
Burglary160.29-5.88%
Theft from the person120.25200.00%
Robbery80.18700.00%
Possession of weapons70.12133.33%
Bicycle theft40.1133.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1797.2918.54%
Anti-social behaviour732.74-5.19%
Criminal damage and arson441.1222.22%
Shoplifting420.67-10.64%
Vehicle crime370.6415.62%
Other theft300.570.00%
Public order210.46-12.50%
Burglary170.32-10.53%
Drugs110.2610.00%
Other crime110.170.00%
Theft from the person40.17300.00%
Bicycle theft30.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.05200.00%
Robbery10.05-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.88-6.79%
Anti-social behaviour772.311.32%
Shoplifting471.18-28.79%
Criminal damage and arson360.72-30.77%
Vehicle crime320.55-11.11%
Other theft300.49-18.92%
Public order240.46-38.46%
Burglary190.37-9.52%
Other crime110.29-8.33%
Drugs100.17-56.52%
Bicycle theft60.15-14.29%
Robbery40.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.2810.20%
Anti-social behaviour762.48-8.43%
Shoplifting661.1653.49%
Criminal damage and arson521.0126.83%
Public order390.8014.71%
Other theft370.60-7.50%
Vehicle crime360.57-25.00%
Drugs230.559.52%
Burglary210.35-19.23%
Other crime120.32-20.00%
Bicycle theft70.1840.00%
Robbery50.1125.00%
Possession of weapons40.0833.33%
Theft from the person10.06-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1477.89-18.33%
Anti-social behaviour832.2538.33%
Vehicle crime481.2723.08%
Shoplifting430.7422.86%
Criminal damage and arson410.66-29.31%
Other theft400.6333.33%
Public order340.6130.77%
Burglary260.5244.44%
Drugs210.4031.25%
Other crime150.3215.38%
Bicycle theft50.2366.67%
Theft from the person50.0825.00%
Robbery40.0833.33%
Possession of weapons30.06-40.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1807.5056.52%
Anti-social behaviour602.76-10.45%
Criminal damage and arson580.9241.46%
Vehicle crime390.8944.44%
Shoplifting350.60-10.26%
Other theft300.543.45%
Public order260.4613.04%
Burglary180.4038.46%
Drugs160.2845.45%
Other crime130.2562.50%
Possession of weapons50.2025.00%
Theft from the person40.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.06-25.00%
Robbery30.05-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1155.99-48.66%
Anti-social behaviour671.76-11.84%
Criminal damage and arson411.03-39.71%
Shoplifting390.63-27.78%
Other theft290.60-34.09%
Vehicle crime270.44-57.81%
Public order230.41-11.54%
Burglary130.35-63.89%
Drugs110.20-38.89%
Other crime80.17-42.86%
Theft from the person60.12100.00%
Robbery40.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.06100.00%
Bicycle theft40.06-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2249.8532.54%
Anti-social behaviour763.434.11%
Criminal damage and arson681.169.68%
Vehicle crime641.0416.36%
Shoplifting540.98-6.90%
Other theft440.8318.92%
Burglary360.6744.00%
Public order260.55-18.75%
Drugs180.40100.00%
Other crime140.287.69%
Robbery80.2160.00%
Bicycle theft60.12100.00%
Theft from the person30.09-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1698.45-15.50%
Anti-social behaviour732.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson621.123.33%
Shoplifting580.959.43%
Vehicle crime550.8937.50%
Other theft370.84-13.95%
Public order320.57-33.33%
Burglary250.4978.57%
Other crime130.3830.00%
Drugs90.20-18.18%
Theft from the person70.14250.00%
Robbery50.11-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.08-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.06-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2008.77-9.91%
Anti-social behaviour733.06-29.81%
Criminal damage and arson601.1220.00%
Shoplifting530.92-17.19%
Public order480.8117.07%
Other theft430.74-25.86%
Vehicle crime400.66-38.46%
Burglary140.61-17.65%
Drugs110.2110.00%
Other crime100.17-33.33%
Robbery90.1550.00%
Possession of weapons50.14-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.0825.00%
Theft from the person20.08-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22210.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour1043.400.00%
Vehicle crime651.590.00%
Shoplifting641.000.00%
Other theft580.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson500.890.00%
Public order410.770.00%
Burglary170.630.00%
Other crime150.260.00%
Drugs100.230.00%
Possession of weapons90.150.00%
Theft from the person60.140.00%
Robbery60.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024174
August 2024194
July 2024179
June 2024151
May 2024162
April 2024147
March 2024180
February 2024115
January 2024224
December 2023169
November 2023200
October 2023222

A total of 529 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202442
July 202437
June 202432
May 202436
April 202448
March 202439
February 202427
January 202464
December 202355
November 202340
October 202365

A total of 956 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 2024119
July 202473
June 202477
May 202476
April 202483
March 202460
February 202467
January 202476
December 202373
November 202373
October 2023104

A total of 163 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 202415
March 202413
February 20248
January 202414
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 446 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202433
July 202430
June 202430
May 202437
April 202440
March 202430
February 202429
January 202444
December 202337
November 202343
October 202358

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 624 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202462
July 202444
June 202436
May 202452
April 202441
March 202458
February 202441
January 202468
December 202362
November 202360
October 202350

A total of 183 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202411
June 202410
May 202423
April 202421
March 202416
February 202411
January 202418
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 594 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202453
July 202442
June 202447
May 202466
April 202443
March 202435
February 202439
January 202454
December 202358
November 202353
October 202364

A total of 385 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
July 202421
June 202424
May 202439
April 202434
March 202426
February 202423
January 202426
December 202332
November 202348
October 202341

A total of 240 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202417
June 202419
May 202421
April 202426
March 202418
February 202413
January 202436
December 202325
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total46
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Other theft5
    Other crime4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total35
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 4. William Mundy Way
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Foster Drive
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. A282
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Mill Place
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bronte Grove
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tennyson Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Howard Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Princes Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bank Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Copperfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. St James Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. West Hill Rise
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bexley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Crayford High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Littlebrook Manorway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Spielman Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Trevithick Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hilltop Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kingsley Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Heath Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 27. Instone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 28. Suffolk Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Bullace Lane
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trinity Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1