DA8 1FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1FA

DA8 1FA, Bexley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1FA 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 1FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1FA, encompassing approximately 3640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

DA8 1FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stonewood Road with total crimes: 3

DA8 1FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.81-16.67%
Drugs82.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.20-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 offences128.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.300.00%
Public order53.020.00%
Drugs21.37100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.36750.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.670.00%
Vehicle crime83.020.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.55-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.71-27.27%
Vehicle crime54.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-28.57%
Public order31.370.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.1669.23%
Anti-social behaviour76.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-80.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 offences1310.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.57-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-16.67%
Other theft21.37-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1312.64-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour93.5728.57%
Vehicle crime62.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6550.00%
Burglary41.65300.00%
Other theft41.1033.33%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1911.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.220.00%
Public order51.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202417
March 20242
January 202416
December 202322
November 202313
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 202411
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Stonewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chandlers Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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