BRIGHT CLOSE, DA17 5RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5RG

BRIGHT CLOSE, DA17 5RG, Bexley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.72 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5RG 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 5RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5RG, encompassing approximately 1206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA17 5RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middle Way with total crimes: 4
  • Overton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Maran Way with total crimes: 3

BRIGHT CLOSE, DA17 5RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1020.72233.33%
Violence and sexual offences58.29-16.67%
Burglary44.140.00%
Other theft33.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.55-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour54.970.00%
Burglary44.14300.00%
Vehicle crime33.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Drugs22.490.00%
Public order11.66-75.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In April 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 offences1125.69-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.12-28.57%
Public order44.14-55.56%
Vehicle crime33.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft32.490.00%
Other theft22.490.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.6436.36%
Public order912.43125.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.4675.00%
Vehicle crime45.80-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.310.00%
Other crime22.49100.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Theft from the person11.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.01-8.33%
Vehicle crime79.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.80300.00%
Public order43.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.310.00%
Theft from the person22.490.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.03-36.84%
Vehicle crime79.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.800.00%
Public order22.49100.00%
Theft from the person21.660.00%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.750.00%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Other theft32.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Middle Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Manorside Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Fossington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Alsike Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rushdene
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Florence Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lanridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Monks Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1