ELDER CLOSE, DA15 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA15 8HQ

ELDER CLOSE, DA15 8HQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This DA15 8HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA15 postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA15 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA15 8HQ, encompassing approximately 3843 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA15 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braundton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Halfway Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lingey Close with total crimes: 2

ELDER CLOSE, DA15 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour54.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30100.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.56-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.0833.33%
Public order21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.60-25.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson63.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6875.00%
Vehicle crime51.82150.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20236

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA15 8HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Braundton Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Halfway Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lingey Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Willersley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lacebark Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Harborough Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shuttle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Firside Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Baytree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rowanwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1