DA8 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1AU

DA8 1AU, Bexley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1AU 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 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1AU, encompassing approximately 3468 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA8 1AU 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
  • De Luci Road with total crimes: 3

DA8 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.406.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.61-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.02400.00%
Vehicle crime31.4450.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1510.387.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.3237.50%
Public order43.17300.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-66.67%
Other theft10.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1410.67-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour84.0433.33%
Vehicle crime62.310.00%
Other theft51.73400.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.82-22.73%
Vehicle crime64.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.73400.00%
Drugs31.44200.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.6769.23%
Anti-social behaviour66.34-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.7333.33%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

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 offences1310.09-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.75-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.73-25.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1614.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.46125.00%
Burglary42.59300.00%
Vehicle crime41.15300.00%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Drugs20.86-60.00%
Public order10.58-83.33%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 offences1613.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.610.00%
Public order62.590.00%
Drugs51.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202414
January 202417
December 202322
November 202313
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239
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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
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 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Morris Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. De Luci Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chandlers Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Glendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Stanmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bramble Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Tower Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Sandcliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Battle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Corinthian Manorway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1