LOCHMERE CLOSE, DA8 1EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1EA

LOCHMERE CLOSE, DA8 1EA, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.54 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1EA 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 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1EA, encompassing approximately 3527 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA8 1EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 2
  • Stiles Close with total crimes: 2

LOCHMERE CLOSE, DA8 1EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.54-50.00%
Drugs41.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5433.33%
Public order22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.54-47.06%
Vehicle crime32.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.24240.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.820.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.970.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20246
January 20249
December 202317
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 1EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 2. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stiles Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Silver Spring Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Collindale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1