DA1 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

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 Types

The 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

DA1 4BU 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.62-28.57%
Public order34.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.93100.00%
Vehicle crime21.95-33.33%
Drugs11.950.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.830.00%
Vehicle crime32.930.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.66133.33%
Vehicle crime36.83-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.930.00%
Other theft12.930.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime415.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.93200.00%
Robbery12.930.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.93-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime518.5566.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.88-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.8850.00%
Drugs22.930.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.620.00%
Vehicle crime37.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.930.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 3 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bexley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Greyhound Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Grazeley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Marden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hall Place Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1