DA18 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4DR

DA18 4DR, Bexley has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.49 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4DR, encompassing approximately 2650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

DA18 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mere Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kale Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hartslock Drive with total crimes: 8

DA18 4DR 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.4917.65%
Anti-social behaviour97.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime93.40125.00%
Other theft73.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.64-50.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.36-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour126.4171.43%
Vehicle crime44.53-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Drugs31.510.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.0015.79%
Vehicle crime78.30-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.64-56.25%
Other theft52.6466.67%
Drugs31.89-40.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Public order10.75-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.1772.73%
Anti-social behaviour167.1723.08%
Vehicle crime156.0415.38%
Public order65.6650.00%
Drugs52.26150.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1321.89160.00%
Vehicle crime134.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.91-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson74.15600.00%
Burglary42.64100.00%
Public order41.51100.00%
Other theft31.51-25.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1317.36-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences134.9118.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.91-54.55%
Other theft41.89-33.33%
Public order21.510.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2222.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.150.00%
Other theft64.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20247
January 202416
December 202313
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20247
January 202415
December 202313
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202422
January 202419
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 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 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 4DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mere Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kale Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hartslock Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Yarnton Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    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. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1