DA1 4HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4HF

DA1 4HF, Bexley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.65 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4HF 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 4HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4HF, encompassing approximately 2081 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA1 4HF 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

DA1 4HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.65-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences94.32350.00%
Public order64.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.88150.00%
Shoplifting52.400.00%
Vehicle crime42.40300.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.010.00%
Shoplifting55.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.44-75.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.8112.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.32-33.33%
Public order42.88300.00%
Other theft41.92300.00%
Shoplifting41.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.92-70.00%
Burglary21.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1125.9483.33%
Vehicle crime105.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.80-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences84.32-20.00%
Shoplifting83.84-27.27%
Robbery33.84200.00%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Public order11.44-75.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1124.0257.14%
Shoplifting115.2857.14%
Violence and sexual offences105.2842.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.80500.00%
Public order42.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.92-60.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.7740.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.36-50.00%
Shoplifting73.360.00%
Vehicle crime53.3625.00%
Public order42.40300.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.290.00%
Shoplifting76.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.360.00%
Vehicle crime42.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
May 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 4HF 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. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cortland Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Waterside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Greyhound Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1