HENGIST ROAD, DA8 1HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1HB

HENGIST ROAD, DA8 1HB, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1HB, encompassing approximately 5381 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DA8 1HB 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
  • Stonecroft Road with total crimes: 5

HENGIST ROAD, DA8 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.23-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson51.4966.67%
Public order40.930.00%
Drugs40.74100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.5572.73%
Violence and sexual offences123.530.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In April 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 offences127.25-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.23266.67%
Other theft42.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.74-20.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.88-25.00%
Other theft72.79250.00%
Vehicle crime51.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.8033.33%
Vehicle crime43.720.00%
Public order40.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-71.43%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.25-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.79-12.50%
Shoplifting41.30300.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other theft30.56-50.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.340.00%
Other theft61.490.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202412
January 202415
December 202320
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
April 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1HB 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. Stonecroft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hind Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 7. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collindale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Northumberland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1