DA14 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14

DA14, Bexley has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DA14 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DA14, encompassing approximately 23436 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-22.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-59.32% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA14 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Frognal Avenue with total crimes: 8

DA14 Crime Map

Postcodes in DA14

The postcode district are associated with the DA14, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DA14 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 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.23-22.45%
Anti-social behaviour241.62-59.32%
Shoplifting241.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.0212.50%
Other theft130.77333.33%
Vehicle crime80.5560.00%
Public order60.340.00%
Drugs40.26100.00%
Theft from the person30.170.00%
Burglary30.13-50.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour597.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences492.524800.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.090.00%
Shoplifting120.680.00%
Burglary60.510.00%
Public order60.260.00%
Vehicle crime50.260.00%
Robbery40.210.00%
Other theft30.170.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.04-97.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.1627.27%
Anti-social behaviour271.790.00%
Vehicle crime201.15-20.00%
Shoplifting80.85-46.67%
Other theft80.34-11.11%
Drugs70.340.00%
Other crime30.30-25.00%
Public order20.13-81.82%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Burglary10.04-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.10-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour271.4158.82%
Vehicle crime251.1566.67%
Shoplifting151.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.6418.18%
Public order110.55-8.33%
Other theft90.47-52.63%
Burglary40.38-42.86%
Other crime40.170.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences385.97-15.56%
Other theft191.6235.71%
Anti-social behaviour170.81-43.33%
Vehicle crime150.73-21.05%
Public order120.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.5122.22%
Drugs80.47300.00%
Burglary70.3416.67%
Shoplifting60.300.00%
Other crime40.26300.00%
Theft from the person20.17-50.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences456.3615.38%
Anti-social behaviour301.9211.11%
Vehicle crime191.28-17.39%
Other theft140.81-17.65%
Public order120.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.51-40.00%
Shoplifting60.38-50.00%
Burglary60.26100.00%
Theft from the person40.2633.33%
Drugs20.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences397.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour271.660.00%
Vehicle crime231.150.00%
Other theft170.980.00%
Public order160.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.680.00%
Shoplifting120.640.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Theft from the person30.210.00%
Burglary30.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202449
June 20241
April 202442
January 202433
December 202338
November 202345
October 202339

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202459
April 202427
January 202427
December 202317
November 202330
October 202327

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 202319
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
April 20248
January 202415
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202420
January 202425
December 202315
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edgington Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Frognal Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
  • 5. High Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Watery Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Elm Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oxford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wingate Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Spinney
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Church Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Carlton Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burdett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Chambers Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Townshend Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sidcup Hill
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Maylands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Walton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Shelbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Granville Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Selborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Black Horse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 27. Chislehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Cloudeseley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Frognal Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Whitney Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1