Overview of Crime in DA1 4BU
DA1 4BU, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.62 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 550 crimes and a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this DA1 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4BU, encompassing approximately 1024 residents.
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Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
- Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
- Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
- Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
DA1 4BU Crime Hotspots The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
- Bexley Lane with total crimes: 5
- Bexley Close with total crimes: 3
- Star Hill with total crimes: 2
Detailed Crime Data Analysis
Monthly Trends
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 15.62 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.88 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.93 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.95 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 14.64 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 6.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 13.66 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.83 | -25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 15.62 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 3.90 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.93 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 12.69 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.93 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.93 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 18.55 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 4.88 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 4.88 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
Crime by Type
A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
Crime by Location in September 2024
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 4BU postcode area is presented below.
- 1. Bexley Lane
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
- 2. Bexley Close
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
- 3. Star Hill
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
- 4. Chapel Hill
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
- 5. Greyhound Way
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 6. Grazeley Close
- 7. Marden Crescent
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 8. Hall Place Crescent