CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, DA15 8PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA15 8PU

CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, DA15 8PU, Bexley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This DA15 8PU 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 8PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA15 8PU, encompassing approximately 4407 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA15 8PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackfen Road with total crimes: 5
  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ronaldstone Road with total crimes: 2

CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, DA15 8PU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackfen Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Kent Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ronaldstone Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willow Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Holbeach Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Alexander Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchard Rise East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Darnley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1