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

Overview of Crime in DA8 1AQ

WEST STREET, DA8 1AQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1AQ 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 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1AQ, encompassing approximately 3570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

DA8 1AQ 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 1AQ 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.48-10.00%
Drugs72.52250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.96-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40300.00%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.360.00%
Public order42.800.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.60700.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.480.00%
Vehicle crime73.360.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.56-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.4833.33%
Vehicle crime42.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour66.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.68-20.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.04110.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-50.00%
Robbery21.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.32-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour92.8012.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.52166.67%
Vehicle crime62.24500.00%
Burglary41.68100.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.880.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202416
March 20242
January 202416
December 202324
November 202321
October 202310
September 202321

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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
December 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1AQ 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. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Medley Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chandlers Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sandcliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Corinthian Manorway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1