THE CHASE, DA7 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5AT

THE CHASE, DA7 5AT, Bexley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5AT 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 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5AT, encompassing approximately 4029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 5AT area, explore the DA7 5AT 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA7 5AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Palmar Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Silverdale Road with total crimes: 1

THE CHASE, DA7 5AT 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49100.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Drugs20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.70-33.33%
Public order52.48-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-61.54%
Drugs41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.18-51.61%
Anti-social behaviour133.7218.18%
Public order93.2312.50%
Drugs32.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.8893.75%
Anti-social behaviour117.6910.00%
Public order82.7314.29%
Drugs41.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.426.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.97-9.09%
Public order72.4840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-20.00%
Drugs30.99-25.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.407.14%
Anti-social behaviour113.7237.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.7366.67%
Public order51.240.00%
Robbery51.24400.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Other theft40.99-20.00%
Drugs40.99300.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.470.00%
Other theft51.990.00%
Public order51.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202415
January 202431
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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 DA7 5AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 2. Palmar Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Silverdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Erith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Brummel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lane End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mason Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stonefield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Woolwich Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1