PARK GARDENS, DA8 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1BU

PARK GARDENS, DA8 1BU, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.65 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1BU 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 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1BU, encompassing approximately 3071 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Morris Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Athol Road with total crimes: 3

PARK GARDENS, DA8 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.6526.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.19-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.63300.00%
Other theft41.30300.00%
Public order41.30100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.72-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour134.8885.71%
Burglary24.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Other theft10.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.6818.75%
Anti-social behaviour76.1940.00%
Vehicle crime52.28-16.67%
Other theft41.63100.00%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.356.67%
Vehicle crime65.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.63-16.67%
Other theft21.63-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.720.00%
Vehicle crime74.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.28-14.29%
Other theft41.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.88-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft20.98-50.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2660.00%
Other theft42.60300.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Drugs20.98-60.00%
Public order10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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 offences2116.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.600.00%
Drugs51.630.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
April 202419
January 202416
December 202315
November 202315
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 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 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Morris Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. De Luci Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Mayfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Glendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Stanmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bramble Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tower Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Sandcliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Battle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Corinthian Manorway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1