ST MARTINS CLOSE, DA18 4DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA18 4DZ

ST MARTINS CLOSE, DA18 4DZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.45 per 1,000 population. This DA18 4DZ 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 4DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA18 4DZ, encompassing approximately 2045 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

DA18 4DZ 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 MARTINS CLOSE, DA18 4DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.45-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour107.33-28.57%
Vehicle crime84.8960.00%
Other theft73.91600.00%
Public order53.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-25.00%
Burglary21.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.94-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour148.317.69%
Vehicle crime56.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Burglary41.9633.33%
Drugs31.96-25.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Other theft10.98-75.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.730.00%
Vehicle crime96.36-35.71%
Drugs44.400.00%
Other theft41.96300.00%
Burglary31.96-25.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences2032.7642.86%
Vehicle crime149.7816.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.85-13.33%
Drugs46.3633.33%
Burglary41.96-20.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-70.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1531.7866.67%
Violence and sexual offences147.3327.27%
Vehicle crime126.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.87400.00%
Burglary54.89150.00%
Other theft32.44-40.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Public order31.470.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1224.94-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.87-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.38-10.00%
Other theft54.400.00%
Public order32.4450.00%
Drugs31.47200.00%
Burglary21.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2028.36185.71%
Violence and sexual offences149.78-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour106.85-37.50%
Other theft54.8966.67%
Burglary32.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-66.67%
Public order21.47-60.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1730.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.820.00%
Vehicle crime74.400.00%
Public order53.420.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202413
January 202413
December 202315
November 20239
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20249
January 202414
December 202312
November 202312
October 202320
September 20237

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202424
January 202420
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA18 4DZ 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. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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
  • 11. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1