THE CLOSE, DA14 4QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 4QX

THE CLOSE, DA14 4QX, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4QX 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 4QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4QX, encompassing approximately 3446 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DA14 4QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Church Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sidcup Hill with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, DA14 4QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-57.14%
Other theft30.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-33.33%
Public order11.160.00%

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 behaviour65.80-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.74100.00%
Drugs51.740.00%
Other theft11.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.22600.00%
Other theft32.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-25.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.48300.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234

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 4QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Church Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sidcup Hill
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Selborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Black Horse Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. The Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Highview Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Road
    Total1
    Drugs1