DA18 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4BZ

DA18 4BZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.36 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4BZ, encompassing approximately 3273 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

DA18 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kale Road with total crimes: 9
  • Yarnton Way with total crimes: 6
  • Wolvercote Road with total crimes: 5

DA18 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.366.25%
Vehicle crime155.19114.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.58-45.45%
Other theft51.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-50.00%
Burglary10.61-75.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.67-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour114.8957.14%
Vehicle crime73.36-30.00%
Burglary42.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.11-4.55%
Vehicle crime106.42-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.06-50.00%
Other theft52.1466.67%
Public order41.53-55.56%
Drugs31.22-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.3069.23%
Anti-social behaviour146.7240.00%
Vehicle crime134.28-7.14%
Public order93.97125.00%
Drugs52.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-33.33%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1417.11-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences134.28-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.06200.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Other theft21.22-50.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 crime1615.89-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences164.89-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour54.89-28.57%
Other theft41.53-33.33%
Public order41.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-60.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1818.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.190.00%
Other theft62.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20247
January 202414
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202410
January 202413
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202421
January 202422
December 202313
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 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 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 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
April 20241
December 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 4BZ 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. Yarnton Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glimpsing Green
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Middle Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Alsike Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parkway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lanridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1