SHORTLANDS CLOSE, DA17 5QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5QU

SHORTLANDS CLOSE, DA17 5QU, Bexley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA17 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA17 5QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5QU, encompassing approximately 2810 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA17 5QU area, explore the DA17 5QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DA17 5QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yarnton Way with total crimes: 6
  • Leatherbottle Green with total crimes: 4
  • Glimpsing Green with total crimes: 4

SHORTLANDS CLOSE, DA17 5QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.10275.00%
Vehicle crime85.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.85-40.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.5633.33%
Vehicle crime21.42-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.6925.00%
Public order41.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-66.67%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.81900.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.560.00%
Other theft73.2040.00%
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1850.00%
Other theft53.20150.00%
Vehicle crime41.78-55.56%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Public order10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime99.2528.57%
Violence and sexual offences63.20-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-57.14%
Public order31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.71-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.170.00%
Vehicle crime72.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.490.00%
Burglary62.490.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
January 202410
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 5QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Yarnton Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Leatherbottle Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glimpsing Green
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Aspen Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Northwood Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parkway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Morvale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Paroma Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Centurion Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laymarsh Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tunstock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1