ST EDMUNDS CLOSE, DA18 4DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4DU

ST EDMUNDS CLOSE, DA18 4DU, Bexley has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.75 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4DU 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 4DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4DU, encompassing approximately 1305 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA18 4DU area, explore the DA18 4DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

DA18 4DU 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

ST EDMUNDS CLOSE, DA18 4DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.75-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour119.95-35.29%
Vehicle crime88.4260.00%
Other theft66.13500.00%
Public order54.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8350.00%
Burglary22.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1736.7541.67%
Violence and sexual offences1613.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime512.25-37.50%
Drugs33.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Burglary21.530.00%
Other theft11.53-75.00%

In April 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 offences2042.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour1215.3133.33%
Vehicle crime89.19-38.46%
Drugs46.13100.00%
Other theft43.060.00%
Public order33.0650.00%
Burglary22.30-50.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Shoplifting11.530.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1336.7585.71%
Violence and sexual offences129.95-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour99.19-35.71%
Burglary46.89-20.00%
Drugs23.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1439.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1310.7244.44%
Criminal damage and arson89.95300.00%
Vehicle crime76.13-36.36%
Burglary55.36150.00%
Other theft33.83-25.00%
Drugs22.30-33.33%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1132.16-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences98.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.89-36.36%
Other theft45.3633.33%
Drugs33.06200.00%
Public order22.300.00%
Burglary21.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1940.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences1214.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.190.00%
Other theft38.420.00%
Burglary32.300.00%
Public order22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Drugs11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
April 202412
January 20249
December 202314
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202420
January 202412
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA18 4DU 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. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1