DA14 4BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 4BP

DA14 4BP, Bexley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4BP 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 4BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4BP, encompassing approximately 4195 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA14 4BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 6

DA14 4BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.20550.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.86-50.00%
Public order51.9166.67%
Burglary21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.2545.45%
Violence and sexual offences163.8123.08%
Criminal damage and arson53.810.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Shoplifting20.72-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6330.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.1022.22%
Vehicle crime82.6214.29%
Drugs61.910.00%
Shoplifting61.43100.00%
Other theft51.43150.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5311.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.3850.00%
Vehicle crime72.1516.67%
Public order41.67-20.00%
Shoplifting30.9550.00%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.25-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.43-25.00%
Other theft51.4366.67%
Public order51.19-37.50%
Drugs31.190.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%
Theft from the person20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.87-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour113.1022.22%
Public order82.620.00%
Vehicle crime81.9160.00%
Shoplifting41.91-20.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Theft from the person30.7250.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.810.00%
Public order82.150.00%
Shoplifting51.910.00%
Vehicle crime51.190.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
April 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
December 20233
November 20233

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 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Elm Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Church Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shelbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Granville Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Black Horse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Becks Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Highview Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1