BEECHWOOD CRESCENT, DA7 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4EL

BEECHWOOD CRESCENT, DA7 4EL, Bexley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA7 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA7 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4EL, encompassing approximately 3821 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 4EL area, explore the DA7 4EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

BEECHWOOD CRESCENT, DA7 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8514.29%
Other theft52.090.00%
Shoplifting51.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.28250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.830.00%
Shoplifting51.310.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.26-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7829.833800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1020.410.00%
Burglary72.62600.00%
Vehicle crime61.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.570.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.31-71.43%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.26-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.7312.50%
Shoplifting72.360.00%
Robbery61.8350.00%
Other theft51.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-62.50%
Burglary30.79-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.09166.67%
Burglary82.09166.67%
Other theft72.09600.00%
Robbery41.83300.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-66.67%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5733.33%
Burglary31.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.370.00%
Shoplifting62.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202478
March 20242
January 20247
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 4EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hanover Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Blackthorn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bexley Heath
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glynde Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Palmeira Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Barrington Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Somersham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1