DA1 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4LB

DA1 4LB, Bexley has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.08 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4LB, encompassing approximately 4222 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

DA1 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

DA1 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0885.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.08-21.43%
Public order72.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.6650.00%
Shoplifting61.420.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.320.00%
Shoplifting61.660.00%
Public order61.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 theft10.71-75.00%
Public order10.24-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.26-42.11%
Shoplifting82.61-27.27%
Public order71.89133.33%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Burglary30.95-50.00%
Robbery30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-75.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.7126.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.8483.33%
Shoplifting112.61-31.25%
Vehicle crime82.61300.00%
Burglary61.8950.00%
Robbery41.42300.00%
Public order30.95-40.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.1614.29%
Violence and sexual offences153.797.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.55-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson62.13200.00%
Public order51.42-44.44%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Other theft40.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.39-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences144.03-36.36%
Shoplifting143.3227.27%
Public order93.32125.00%
Vehicle crime42.13-55.56%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.210.00%
Shoplifting114.260.00%
Vehicle crime92.610.00%
Other theft92.130.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 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 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
May 20241
April 202411
January 202419
December 202315
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202418
January 202412
December 20239
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
October 20239

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 4LB 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. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. West Heath Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Waterside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Swaislands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Eardemont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hubbard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Whitehill Road
    Total1
    Public order1