ASH CLOSE, DA14 4HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 4HF

ASH CLOSE, DA14 4HF, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4HF 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 4HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4HF, encompassing approximately 4554 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA14 4HF area, explore the DA14 4HF Area information page.
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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: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

DA14 4HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

ASH CLOSE, DA14 4HF 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.78550.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-71.43%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.5627.27%
Violence and sexual offences143.0755.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.070.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.1022.22%
Violence and sexual offences92.420.00%
Drugs61.980.00%
Shoplifting61.32100.00%
Vehicle crime51.32150.00%
Other theft51.10150.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.8180.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.9850.00%
Public order41.98-20.00%
Shoplifting30.8850.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-75.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.76-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-50.00%
Public order51.10-37.50%
Other theft41.1033.33%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.747.69%
Anti-social behaviour103.0742.86%
Public order82.200.00%
Vehicle crime81.76300.00%
Burglary41.760.00%
Theft from the person40.88300.00%
Shoplifting40.88-20.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.448.33%
Public order82.85166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.7616.67%
Shoplifting51.54-16.67%
Other theft31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.540.00%
Vehicle crime102.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.200.00%
Shoplifting61.320.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
April 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 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
September 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Shelbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Granville Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Selborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Black Horse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warren Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Embassy Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Becks Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tarling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Highview Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Road
    Total1
    Drugs1