DA8 1FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1FG

DA8 1FG, Bexley has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.13 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1FG 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 1FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1FG, encompassing approximately 2985 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (380.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)

DA8 1FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

DA8 1FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2428.13380.00%
Violence and sexual offences158.04114.29%
Anti-social behaviour115.02-35.29%
Public order93.6850.00%
Drugs73.01250.00%
Other theft52.34-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.750.00%
Other theft75.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.340.00%
Public order62.340.00%
Shoplifting52.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%

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
Drugs10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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
Drugs11.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2930.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.71900.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.700.00%
Vehicle crime74.350.00%
Other theft72.340.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.67-84.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.69-18.75%
Other theft104.3566.67%
Vehicle crime93.35125.00%
Public order63.01500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.010.00%
Robbery41.340.00%
Burglary31.34-40.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2224.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.37-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour75.36-46.15%
Other theft62.34-72.73%
Burglary52.01-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.67-60.00%
Robbery41.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-33.33%
Drugs31.34200.00%
Public order11.00-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2237.85-21.43%
Other theft227.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.3630.00%
Vehicle crime104.3511.11%
Burglary83.35166.67%
Robbery62.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0150.00%
Public order42.0133.33%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2830.48833.33%
Violence and sexual offences199.3818.75%
Other theft116.36-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.6825.00%
Vehicle crime93.3528.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Public order31.34-62.50%
Burglary31.000.00%
Robbery31.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.430.00%
Other theft155.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.020.00%
Public order82.680.00%
Vehicle crime72.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 202322
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
April 202413
January 202414
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202420
March 20242
January 202413
December 202316
November 202319
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 202429
December 202322
November 202322
October 202328
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting24
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Stonewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Medley Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1