DA18 4DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4DG

DA18 4DG, Bexley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.91 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA18 postcode area, which has experienced 35 crimes and a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA18 4DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4DG, encompassing approximately 3268 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

DA18 4DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kale Road with total crimes: 10
  • St Martins Close with total crimes: 6
  • Maran Way with total crimes: 6

DA18 4DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.9044.44%
Vehicle crime73.98-36.36%
Burglary52.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.61-80.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.05-9.09%
Vehicle crime116.12-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.37-35.71%
Other theft52.7566.67%
Public order41.53-55.56%
Drugs31.22-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.3483.33%
Vehicle crime146.73-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour144.2840.00%
Public order94.28125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.75-20.00%
Drugs41.22100.00%
Other theft31.22200.00%
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 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1616.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.0666.67%
Public order41.530.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
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 crime1616.5214.29%
Violence and sexual offences164.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.90-14.29%
Public order41.84100.00%
Other theft41.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-50.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.3625.00%
Vehicle crime146.1240.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.28-36.36%
Other theft62.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.84-33.33%
Public order21.84-50.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1618.05-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.9037.50%
Vehicle crime103.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.06125.00%
Public order42.750.00%
Other theft31.22-40.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.31-80.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.650.00%
Other theft52.450.00%
Drugs51.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20249
January 202414
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311
August 20238

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202411
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202314
September 202310
August 20235

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202420
January 202422
December 202312
November 202316
October 202320
September 202316
August 202325

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20239
August 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Kale Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Martins Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Maran Way
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alsike Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yarnton Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glimpsing Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Middle Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Overton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rushdene
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Fendyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fossington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bright Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Dalberg Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Abbotswood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1