CHAPEL CLOSE, DA1 4DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4DQ

CHAPEL CLOSE, DA1 4DQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.06 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4DQ, encompassing approximately 2311 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

DA1 4DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Crayford High Street with total crimes: 5

CHAPEL CLOSE, DA1 4DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.06175.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.76900.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.33-10.00%
Public order63.89200.00%
Shoplifting52.600.00%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.8142.86%
Shoplifting54.3325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-50.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.71-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.46-12.50%
Other theft53.03400.00%
Shoplifting42.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.73-72.73%
Burglary21.30-33.33%
Public order20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1124.22450.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.76-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson104.76233.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.33100.00%
Shoplifting83.46-27.27%
Burglary33.46200.00%
Robbery21.30100.00%
Public order10.87-75.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.6018.18%
Shoplifting115.6257.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.7633.33%
Public order41.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.44-26.67%
Shoplifting74.760.00%
Public order63.030.00%
Vehicle crime52.6066.67%
Burglary32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.570.00%
Shoplifting76.490.00%
Other theft43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 202411
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 4DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bexley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Crayford High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bexley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Church Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Waterside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Green Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Swaislands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greyhound Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Claston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Claremont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hubbard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1