THE SANCTUARY, DA5 3DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 3DL

THE SANCTUARY, DA5 3DL, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3DL 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 3DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3DL, encompassing approximately 3552 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA5 3DL area, explore the DA5 3DL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA5 3DL area, visit the DA5 3DL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA5 3DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Kestlake Road with total crimes: 5
  • Harcourt Avenue with total crimes: 2

THE SANCTUARY, DA5 3DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Shoplifting21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-71.43%
Other crime20.560.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.22250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9750.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.50300.00%
Drugs31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.69-50.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.190.00%
Vehicle crime42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 3DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kestlake Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 3. Harcourt Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rowley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sherwood Park Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1