DA14 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 4BL

DA14 4BL, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.41 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA14 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA14 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4BL, encompassing approximately 1320 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA14 4BL area, explore the DA14 4BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA14 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatherley Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 3

DA14 4BL 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.41-14.29%
Vehicle crime44.540.00%
Burglary33.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-50.00%
Shoplifting32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.540.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft13.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.54500.00%
Vehicle crime44.54300.00%
Other theft23.03100.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.3050.00%
Bicycle theft12.270.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime821.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.0650.00%
Public order44.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.03-63.64%
Other theft23.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Drugs11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.7157.14%
Anti-social behaviour48.33-33.33%
Other theft43.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Public order32.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.27-50.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.98-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.30-25.00%
Other theft54.5425.00%
Vehicle crime43.79-50.00%
Public order43.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03-25.00%
Theft from the person12.270.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.810.00%
Vehicle crime86.060.00%
Other theft46.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.030.00%
Public order23.030.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 4BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hatherley Crescent
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Greenwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Jubilee Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hemmings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Becks Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Longlands Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1