SHEARWOOD CRESCENT, DA1 4SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4SU

SHEARWOOD CRESCENT, DA1 4SU, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4SU 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 4SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4SU, encompassing approximately 1811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 4SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kennet Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shearwood Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Howbury Lane with total crimes: 2

SHEARWOOD CRESCENT, DA1 4SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.3950.00%
Vehicle crime33.31200.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.760.00%
Public order12.210.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.49-12.50%
Other theft43.8733.33%
Drugs22.210.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.42600.00%
Public order33.87-25.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-90.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.46233.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.520.00%
Public order43.31300.00%
Other theft22.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.4920.00%
Other theft43.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-25.00%
Burglary21.66-60.00%
Public order11.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary512.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.760.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%

In September 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 offences68.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Public order11.100.00%

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 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20247
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
April 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 4SU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kennet Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shearwood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Walker Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Burgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ravensbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shuttle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Thames Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Swale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Beult Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sun Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1