HIGHBANKS CLOSE, DA16 3ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3ES

HIGHBANKS CLOSE, DA16 3ES, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3ES 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 3ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3ES, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bournewood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Kay Street with total crimes: 1

HIGHBANKS CLOSE, DA16 3ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-25.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.35300.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-77.78%
Drugs20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.18-30.77%
Vehicle crime23.71-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.53-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour55.3525.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Theft from the person20.82100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.8277.78%
Criminal damage and arson46.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.65-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.7120.00%
Other theft32.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.35-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson64.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.47-37.50%
Other theft32.06200.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-25.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
January 202413
December 202316
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bournewood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Totnes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A209
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Highbanks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Littledale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lodge Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1