EDGINGTON WAY, DA14 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5BH

EDGINGTON WAY, DA14 5BH, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.65 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5BH, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA14 5BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Wingate Road with total crimes: 3

EDGINGTON WAY, DA14 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.550.00%
Other theft32.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.080.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1524.29150.00%
Shoplifting1010.41900.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.940.00%
Burglary22.78100.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In April 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 offences713.8875.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.86500.00%
Vehicle crime34.160.00%
Shoplifting12.08-80.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.96150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.47-44.44%
Shoplifting43.47100.00%
Other theft32.78-50.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.3528.57%
Other theft66.2550.00%
Vehicle crime44.1633.33%
Shoplifting22.78-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting720.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.860.00%
Other theft44.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
April 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 5BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edgington Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wingate Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chambers Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitney Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Palm Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Evry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Foots Cray High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. A223
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mckillop Way
    Total1
    Other crime1