DA14 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 4QE

DA14 4QE, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4QE 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 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4QE, encompassing approximately 3965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

DA14 4QE 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 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.35550.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.27-27.27%
Other theft42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.03175.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.770.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Shoplifting20.76-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.0728.57%
Shoplifting62.27100.00%
Drugs51.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-42.86%
Other theft31.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Theft from the person10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.3140.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.7716.67%
Vehicle crime41.77-42.86%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.08-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.77-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.51-44.44%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Public order30.76-50.00%
Shoplifting20.76-50.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.5312.50%
Vehicle crime82.27300.00%
Public order62.020.00%
Shoplifting41.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.020.00%
Public order62.020.00%
Shoplifting51.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 4QE 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. Oxford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Church Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sidcup Hill
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Granville Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Black Horse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. The Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Highview Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Road
    Total1
    Drugs1