DA18 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4AX

DA18 4AX, Bexley has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.00 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4AX, encompassing approximately 2681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

DA18 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 11
  • Mere Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kale Road with total crimes: 9

DA18 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.00-5.26%
Vehicle crime116.71120.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.10-28.57%
Other theft83.73700.00%
Public order52.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-20.00%
Burglary31.49-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.26-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.097.69%
Vehicle crime55.22-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Burglary51.8666.67%
Drugs41.860.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Other theft11.12-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.368.70%
Anti-social behaviour139.320.00%
Vehicle crime94.85-40.00%
Other theft53.3666.67%
Drugs41.860.00%
Burglary31.49-25.00%
Public order31.12-62.50%
Robbery21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.0943.75%
Vehicle crime158.587.14%
Anti-social behaviour135.59-27.78%
Public order84.85166.67%
Drugs42.9833.33%
Burglary41.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-72.73%
Other theft31.120.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1827.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.716.67%
Vehicle crime145.97-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.22450.00%
Burglary54.10150.00%
Other theft31.86-40.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1521.63-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences155.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.59-18.18%
Other theft53.360.00%
Public order31.8650.00%
Drugs31.12200.00%
Burglary21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2224.99175.00%
Violence and sexual offences188.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.71-31.25%
Other theft54.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.86-50.00%
Burglary31.8650.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.970.00%
Vehicle crime83.730.00%
Public order52.980.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202413
January 202413
December 202318
November 20239
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20249
January 202415
December 202314
November 202315
October 202322
September 20238

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202425
January 202423
December 202316
November 202315
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tavy Bridge
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mere Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kale Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hartslock Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Middle Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1