DA18 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4BN

DA18 4BN, Bexley has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.02 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4BN 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 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4BN, encompassing approximately 3171 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

DA18 4BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kale Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hartslock Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Yarnton Way with total crimes: 6

DA18 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.020.00%
Vehicle crime166.31166.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.04-41.67%
Other theft72.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-60.00%
Burglary10.63-75.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.3171.43%
Vehicle crime63.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Burglary41.5833.33%
Public order31.26200.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.6013.64%
Vehicle crime107.88-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.15-50.00%
Other theft52.2166.67%
Drugs31.58-40.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft20.95100.00%
Public order10.63-88.89%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.9129.41%
Vehicle crime166.9414.29%
Anti-social behaviour145.0427.27%
Public order94.41125.00%
Drugs52.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-42.86%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.496.25%
Vehicle crime145.36-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour114.41120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.47250.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1617.02-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences165.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.04-44.44%
Other theft41.58-33.33%
Public order41.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-60.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2120.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.040.00%
Other theft62.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20247
January 202414
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202410
January 202416
December 202314
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
April 202425
January 202422
December 202317
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kale Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hartslock Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Yarnton Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glimpsing Green
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Alsike Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parkway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lanridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1