DA14 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5BU

DA14 5BU, Bexley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5BU, encompassing approximately 2188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-84.21% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA14 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wingate Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Suffolk Road with total crimes: 2

DA14 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.03-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.37100.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.25375.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.680.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-83.33%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences66.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.1433.33%
Other crime31.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-57.14%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2050.00%
Other theft11.37-85.71%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6840.00%
Other theft73.20600.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.40150.00%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.370.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202419
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 5BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wingate Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Palm Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Evry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Foots Cray High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dudsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1