VICARAGE CLOSE, DA8 1ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1ET

VICARAGE CLOSE, DA8 1ET, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1ET 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 1ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1ET, encompassing approximately 4343 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 1ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Road with total crimes: 7
  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hind Crescent with total crimes: 4

VICARAGE CLOSE, DA8 1ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6883.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.53100.00%
Public order41.38100.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.30400.00%
Vehicle crime22.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.53-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9927.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.22400.00%
Shoplifting11.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.45-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.5325.00%
Shoplifting31.15200.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.91100.00%
Public order42.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.530.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202410
January 20246
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202410
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ling Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Limewood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hind Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Adit Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1