DA8 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1AR

DA8 1AR, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1AR 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 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1AR, encompassing approximately 3754 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 1AR area, explore the DA8 1AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA8 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Morris Drive with total crimes: 4
  • St Francis' Road with total crimes: 3

DA8 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.658.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.46-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.86400.00%
Vehicle crime41.33300.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.79-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour113.2022.22%
Public order42.93300.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.86-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour93.4628.57%
Vehicle crime82.4060.00%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.19-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.790.00%
Vehicle crime51.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33300.00%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5953.85%
Anti-social behaviour75.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.86-20.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8618.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.46-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.860.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Other theft21.33-50.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.5244.44%
Violence and sexual offences113.46-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.9350.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Burglary41.33300.00%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Drugs21.07-60.00%
Public order10.53-83.33%
Robbery10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.260.00%
Public order62.400.00%
Drugs51.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202413
January 202418
December 202320
November 202313
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

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
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Morris Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chandlers Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Glendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bramble Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sandcliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Battle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Corinthian Manorway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1