SOUTH CLOSE, DA6 8HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8HH

SOUTH CLOSE, DA6 8HH, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8HH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA6 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA6 8HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8HH, encompassing approximately 2514 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA6 8HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Danson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Danson Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Alers Road with total crimes: 2

SOUTH CLOSE, DA6 8HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.590.00%
Burglary31.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.3633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.59-50.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.95600.00%
Vehicle crime42.78100.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.370.00%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 8HH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Danson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Danson Mead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Alers Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1