HIGH BEECHES, DA14 5LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5LZ

HIGH BEECHES, DA14 5LZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5LZ 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 5LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5LZ, encompassing approximately 1935 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DA14 5LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Spinney with total crimes: 3
  • Burdett Close with total crimes: 2
  • Harvill Road with total crimes: 1

HIGH BEECHES, DA14 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.68-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.58-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-75.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.88700.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.13166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.130.00%
Burglary12.580.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.130.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.2733.33%
Vehicle crime42.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.07200.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.10-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Spinney
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Burdett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Harvill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fowler Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ellenborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Cray Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St James Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1