BEAL CLOSE, DA16 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3EQ

BEAL CLOSE, DA16 3EQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3EQ, encompassing approximately 3445 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 3EQ area, explore the DA16 3EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Road with total crimes: 2
  • Yew Tree Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ridley Road with total crimes: 2

BEAL CLOSE, DA16 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences74.93250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03100.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3827.27%
Anti-social behaviour44.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.55-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.1925.00%
Vehicle crime41.45100.00%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2962.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-50.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.32-27.27%
Other theft52.3225.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.00-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour63.19-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.7425.00%
Other theft41.45300.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.190.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202414
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 3EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bournewood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. A209
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Highbanks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1