ASKERN CLOSE, DA6 8JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 8JE

ASKERN CLOSE, DA6 8JE, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This DA6 8JE 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 8JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 8JE, encompassing approximately 3464 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 8JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Danson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hanover Way with total crimes: 2
  • Emerton Close with total crimes: 2

ASKERN CLOSE, DA6 8JE 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.46-16.67%
Other theft41.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7350.00%
Drugs31.730.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.89300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77-25.00%
Other theft41.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In December 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 offences86.06700.00%
Vehicle crime42.3133.33%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87200.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.48-10.00%
Vehicle crime42.60300.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8JE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Danson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hanover Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alers Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ditton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1