RECTORY CLOSE, DA1 4RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4RP

RECTORY CLOSE, DA1 4RP, Bexley has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.25 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4RP 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 4RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4RP, encompassing approximately 3191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

DA1 4RP 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

RECTORY CLOSE, DA1 4RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour1622.256.67%
Violence and sexual offences155.01114.29%
Criminal damage and arson134.70550.00%
Public order74.0716.67%
Shoplifting62.190.00%
Vehicle crime51.88400.00%
Drugs21.57100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.4715.38%
Violence and sexual offences74.70-36.36%
Shoplifting62.19-14.29%
Public order61.8850.00%
Robbery21.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%

In April 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 behaviour1315.9818.18%
Violence and sexual offences114.07-31.25%
Shoplifting73.45-30.00%
Other theft62.19200.00%
Public order41.8833.33%
Robbery31.25-25.00%
Burglary20.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.63-84.62%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences1623.5014.29%
Vehicle crime135.011200.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.0710.00%
Shoplifting103.45-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson93.13125.00%
Burglary62.82500.00%
Robbery41.88300.00%
Public order31.25-40.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.610.00%
Shoplifting134.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.07-41.18%
Public order53.13-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.57300.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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 behaviour1720.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.33-39.13%
Shoplifting134.3918.18%
Public order114.07266.67%
Burglary33.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Other theft10.31-87.50%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.210.00%
Shoplifting115.330.00%
Vehicle crime83.450.00%
Other theft82.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202411
January 202416
December 202314
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 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
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 4RP 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. Church Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Waterside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Kings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Green Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swaislands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Claston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Claremont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eardemont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hubbard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1