DA18 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4AW

DA18 4AW, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.00 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA18 postcode area, which has experienced 42 crimes and a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA18 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4AW, encompassing approximately 272 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA18 4AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road North with total crimes: 6
  • Dylan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Little Brights Road with total crimes: 3

DA18 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences688.00100.00%
Shoplifting522.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.330.00%
Public order214.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.33100.00%
Drugs27.330.00%
Other theft17.330.00%
Burglary13.670.00%
Possession of weapons13.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour444.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.670.00%
Public order211.000.00%
Vehicle crime17.330.00%
Shoplifting13.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.670.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting347.670.00%
Other theft211.000.00%
Drugs27.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.330.00%
Burglary13.670.00%
Vehicle crime13.670.00%
Robbery13.670.00%
Bicycle theft13.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.67-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12102.67140.00%
Other theft544.00150.00%
Vehicle crime418.33-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour214.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.33-33.33%
Public order17.33-50.00%
Burglary13.670.00%
Other crime13.670.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime777.0016.67%
Violence and sexual offences525.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.33200.00%
Other theft211.000.00%
Public order27.330.00%
Other crime17.330.00%
Shoplifting13.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime669.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences522.0025.00%
Other theft218.330.00%
Shoplifting27.33-33.33%
Burglary17.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.67-66.67%
Theft from the person13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.670.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime673.3420.00%
Violence and sexual offences422.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.67-50.00%
Shoplifting311.00-57.14%
Drugs111.000.00%
Public order13.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.67-50.00%
Burglary13.670.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7121.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson625.670.00%
Vehicle crime522.000.00%
Other theft418.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.670.00%
Public order314.670.00%
Robbery211.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA18 4AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road North
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dylan Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Little Brights Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hailey Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Clydesdale Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maida Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Norman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poppy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Waterfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1