OAK CLOSE, DA1 4TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4TG

OAK CLOSE, DA1 4TG, Bexley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4TG 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 4TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4TG, encompassing approximately 2751 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA1 4TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Crayford High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bexley Close with total crimes: 3

OAK CLOSE, DA1 4TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson912.36800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.54100.00%
Vehicle crime52.18400.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-57.14%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.45-22.22%
Other theft32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9928.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.270.00%
Vehicle crime42.54300.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.72-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.54300.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.54-10.00%
Public order43.27300.00%
Other theft11.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
January 20247
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bexley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Crayford High Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bexley Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Church Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Star Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Waterside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chapel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Green Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Swaislands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Claston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Claremont Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eardemont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hubbard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1