DA14 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5HU

DA14 5HU, Bexley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.77 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA14 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA14 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5HU, encompassing approximately 2290 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

DA14 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Waring Road with total crimes: 10
  • Bullers Close with total crimes: 5

DA14 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.77183.33%
Shoplifting107.42900.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.37-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.49500.00%
Vehicle crime42.620.00%
Shoplifting11.75-80.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62400.00%
Shoplifting52.1825.00%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Other crime31.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-80.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.79-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.49150.00%
Shoplifting42.18100.00%
Other theft31.75-57.14%
Public order21.31100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.1028.57%
Other theft73.9340.00%
Vehicle crime53.0666.67%
Shoplifting22.18-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

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
Shoplifting716.1575.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0616.67%
Other theft53.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.18-16.67%
Public order52.18150.00%
Vehicle crime32.18-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-60.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1116.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.620.00%
Shoplifting42.180.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
November 20235
October 20233
September 202311

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231
October 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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Edgington Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary1
  • 2. Waring Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 3. Bullers Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harvill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Amberley Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Foots Cray High Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Wingate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Calvert Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Evry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1