DA1 4SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4SL

DA1 4SL, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4SL 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 4SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4SL, encompassing approximately 1432 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA1 4SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shearwood Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Howbury Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Barnett Close with total crimes: 2

DA1 4SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.49200.00%
Drugs22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.190.00%
Other crime23.490.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.260.00%
Other theft37.6850.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.5457.14%
Criminal damage and arson77.68250.00%
Public order24.89-50.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-85.71%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.15-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.89133.33%
Public order44.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Burglary11.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.3633.33%
Other theft55.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.49-25.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Burglary21.40-33.33%
Drugs11.400.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.19-33.33%
Burglary32.790.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.190.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Public order11.400.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202411
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20247
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 4SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shearwood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Old Haven Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Walker Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Burgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ravensbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shuttle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Sun Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1