THE CLOSE, DA5 1BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 1BD

THE CLOSE, DA5 1BD, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This DA5 1BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA5 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA5 1BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 1BD, encompassing approximately 2726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 1BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkhill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Upton Road South with total crimes: 2
  • Upton Close with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, DA5 1BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4025.00%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.200.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 1BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parkhill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Upton Road South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Upton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parkhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Back Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bradbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kenley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rochester Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1