DA1 4HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4HY

DA1 4HY, Bexley has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.83 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4HY 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 4HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4HY, encompassing approximately 3758 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA1 4HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 5

DA1 4HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.83-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences154.5287.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.99200.00%
Public order72.3916.67%
Shoplifting61.860.00%
Vehicle crime51.60400.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.790.00%
Shoplifting62.130.00%
Public order61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 theft10.80-83.33%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.0338.46%
Violence and sexual offences144.79-12.50%
Shoplifting73.73-36.36%
Public order61.86100.00%
Other theft61.60200.00%
Robbery31.60-40.00%
Burglary20.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.53-84.62%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.7645.45%
Vehicle crime134.26333.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.4644.44%
Shoplifting113.46-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson92.9380.00%
Burglary62.39200.00%
Robbery51.60400.00%
Public order31.33-40.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.7014.29%
Violence and sexual offences114.26-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.93-43.75%
Public order52.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.33400.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.76-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences154.26-40.00%
Shoplifting143.9927.27%
Public order93.73125.00%
Burglary32.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-75.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.65-10.53%
Shoplifting114.52120.00%
Vehicle crime82.930.00%
Other theft82.13166.67%
Public order42.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.320.00%
Vehicle crime85.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.130.00%
Shoplifting51.600.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
May 20241
April 202414
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 202418
January 202413
December 20239
November 202316
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 202413
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 4HY 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. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bexley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Crayford High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bexley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Waterside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Green Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swaislands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Greyhound Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Claston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Eardemont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hubbard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1