KINGS CLOSE, DA1 4EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4EU

KINGS CLOSE, DA1 4EU, Bexley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.25 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4EU 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 4EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4EU, encompassing approximately 1639 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA1 4EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Crayford High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bexley Close with total crimes: 3

KINGS CLOSE, DA1 4EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson815.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.8820.00%
Vehicle crime33.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.830.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.10150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.05-25.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-66.67%
Public order21.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Robbery12.440.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.1525.00%
Vehicle crime33.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.15150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5920.00%
Other theft37.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.100.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
January 20244
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bexley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Crayford High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bexley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Church Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Claston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Woodside Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Claremont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1