BENEDICT CLOSE, DA17 5RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5RX

BENEDICT CLOSE, DA17 5RX, Bexley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.18 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5RX 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 5RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5RX, encompassing approximately 2041 residents.

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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: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA17 5RX 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

BENEDICT CLOSE, DA17 5RX 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1015.18233.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.90-33.33%
Other theft22.940.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.75350.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.4114.29%
Vehicle crime33.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.26-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.4350.00%
Public order42.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-83.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.59-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.90150.00%
Other theft64.9050.00%
Public order62.94500.00%
Vehicle crime42.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Drugs11.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.2010.00%
Other theft45.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96100.00%
Vehicle crime41.96-63.64%
Other crime11.960.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1114.6937.50%
Violence and sexual offences105.3911.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.670.00%
Vehicle crime84.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.920.00%
Other crime22.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 5RX 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. Middle Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Aspen Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Northwood Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Alsike Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parkway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Laymarsh Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tunstock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1