DA8 1GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1GX

DA8 1GX, Bexley has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.92 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1GX 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 1GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1GX, encompassing approximately 3083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

DA8 1GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4

DA8 1GX 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.24-52.94%
Drugs72.59133.33%
Vehicle crime52.27400.00%
Other theft51.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Public order30.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.330.00%
Public order65.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.950.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.51750.00%
Vehicle crime65.510.00%
Shoplifting41.950.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.65-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.22-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.54120.00%
Vehicle crime103.57233.33%
Public order43.240.00%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.1938.89%
Shoplifting98.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-58.33%
Vehicle crime31.62-40.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Robbery20.97-66.67%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.3363.64%
Shoplifting185.84-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.8433.33%
Robbery63.89200.00%
Vehicle crime51.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-16.67%
Burglary41.62-33.33%
Public order21.30-50.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2523.35733.33%
Violence and sexual offences118.11-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.92500.00%
Burglary61.95200.00%
Vehicle crime41.950.00%
Other theft41.3033.33%
Public order41.30-33.33%
Robbery21.30100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.490.00%
Public order61.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.950.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
April 202417
January 202411
December 20235
November 202312
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202417
March 20242
January 202414
December 202325
November 202318
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

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
September 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20239
November 202318
October 202325
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Stonewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Medley Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chandlers Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1