DA1 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4EL

DA1 4EL, Bexley has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.00 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 485 crimes and a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4EL, encompassing approximately 2649 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 4EL area, explore the DA1 4EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

DA1 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

DA1 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.007.14%
Violence and sexual offences115.66-8.33%
Shoplifting74.15-30.00%
Other theft62.64200.00%
Public order42.2633.33%
Robbery31.51-25.00%
Burglary21.13-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.75-84.62%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1428.3040.00%
Vehicle crime135.281200.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.91-14.29%
Shoplifting104.53-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson93.77125.00%
Burglary73.40600.00%
Robbery42.64300.00%
Public order31.51-25.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.0016.67%
Shoplifting135.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.91-41.18%
Public order43.77-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1721.8913.33%
Shoplifting136.4218.18%
Violence and sexual offences124.91-40.00%
Public order94.53350.00%
Burglary33.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.38-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.045.26%
Anti-social behaviour157.55-11.76%
Shoplifting115.66120.00%
Other theft84.15166.67%
Vehicle crime63.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-25.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.405.56%
Anti-social behaviour177.1721.43%
Vehicle crime66.4220.00%
Public order62.26-14.29%
Shoplifting52.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8933.33%
Other theft31.51-57.14%
Burglary11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.9312.50%
Anti-social behaviour146.790.00%
Drugs85.28300.00%
Other theft73.0216.67%
Public order72.64250.00%
Shoplifting52.64-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.8966.67%
Other crime41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-70.00%
Robbery11.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.280.00%
Other theft63.770.00%
Shoplifting62.260.00%
Vehicle crime32.260.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 202414
December 202310
November 202317
October 202315
September 202317
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 202413
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311
September 20235
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 202320
September 202319
August 202318
July 202316

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20234

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20249
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20238
July 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Bexley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Waterside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Greyhound Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Iron Mill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stadium Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bexley Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Green Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Crayford High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Claston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hayward Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Claremont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oak Close
    Total1
    Other theft1