WEST STREET, DA8 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1AF

WEST STREET, DA8 1AF, Bexley has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1AF, encompassing approximately 3498 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)

DA8 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stonewood Road with total crimes: 3

WEST STREET, DA8 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7228.57%
Drugs82.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.29-53.33%
Vehicle crime52.00400.00%
Other theft41.43100.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.290.00%
Public order42.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.57650.00%
Vehicle crime64.290.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.57-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.0080.00%
Vehicle crime52.5725.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.00-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.58162.50%
Anti-social behaviour116.0010.00%
Vehicle crime43.140.00%
Robbery41.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-42.86%
Burglary21.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.2942.86%
Violence and sexual offences82.86-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson72.29133.33%
Vehicle crime42.0033.33%
Burglary41.14100.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Robbery20.86100.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.860.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 202416
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202415
March 20242
January 202414
December 202321
November 202321
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Stonewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Medley Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chandlers Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1