BRASTED CLOSE, DA6 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8HX

BRASTED CLOSE, DA6 8HX, Bexley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8HX 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 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8HX, encompassing approximately 1903 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA6 8HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kestlake Road with total crimes: 5
  • Danson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alers Road with total crimes: 2

BRASTED CLOSE, DA6 8HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.8825.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.6333.33%
Public order32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-25.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 offences43.68-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.10100.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences78.9375.00%
Vehicle crime43.6833.33%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime31.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-50.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-66.67%
Burglary11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.930.00%
Vehicle crime43.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 8HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kestlake Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 2. Danson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Alers Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Sibley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Olron Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandhurst Road
    Total1
    Public order1