DA14 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5BJ

DA14 5BJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5BJ, encompassing approximately 1595 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA14 5BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Chambers Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

DA14 5BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson34.39200.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-40.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.54800.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.88-33.33%
Shoplifting11.25-83.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.91150.00%
Other theft43.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8850.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.6650.00%
Vehicle crime53.76150.00%
Shoplifting23.13-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.760.00%
Other theft43.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edgington Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chambers Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Whitney Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Harvill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fowler Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Palm Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. A223
    Total1
    Other theft1