CRAYFORD WAY, DA1 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4LQ

CRAYFORD WAY, DA1 4LQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.17 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4LQ, encompassing approximately 3559 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

DA1 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 5

CRAYFORD WAY, DA1 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.178.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.65350.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.5328.57%
Public order62.530.00%
Shoplifting61.6920.00%
Vehicle crime51.69400.00%
Drugs21.40100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.96-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.37-50.00%
Public order61.97100.00%
Shoplifting51.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.337.69%
Violence and sexual offences143.9327.27%
Shoplifting73.93-30.00%
Other theft51.97150.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-71.43%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.9844.44%
Violence and sexual offences113.6522.22%
Criminal damage and arson103.09150.00%
Shoplifting102.81-16.67%
Vehicle crime72.810.00%
Burglary51.97400.00%
Robbery31.400.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.52-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences93.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.53-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.53300.00%
Public order41.12-55.56%
Other theft21.120.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.730.00%
Shoplifting134.5018.18%
Violence and sexual offences123.65-45.45%
Public order93.37200.00%
Burglary22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.180.00%
Shoplifting114.500.00%
Other theft83.090.00%
Vehicle crime72.250.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202414
January 202413
December 20239
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202414
January 202411
December 20239
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20238

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Woollett Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Swaislands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Claston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Claremont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eardemont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hubbard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1