DA8 1JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1JH

DA8 1JH, Bexley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 1JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1JH, encompassing approximately 5383 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 1JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Northumberland Close with total crimes: 4

DA8 1JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.2445.45%
Violence and sexual offences102.9711.11%
Public order41.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.94266.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.04-50.00%
Other theft41.67-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.24-5.26%
Other theft73.34250.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.2435.71%
Vehicle crime43.53300.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.37-50.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-77.78%
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 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.24-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour92.6012.50%
Shoplifting41.67300.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Other theft30.56-50.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.3626.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.5333.33%
Other theft61.4950.00%
Public order31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.99-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour62.79-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-16.67%
Shoplifting40.9333.33%
Other theft40.74100.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Drugs20.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.970.00%
Drugs61.110.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20249
January 202418
December 202319
November 202314
October 202319
September 202315
August 202323

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20238
September 20236
August 202316

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 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
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233

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
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. York Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 2. Limewood Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Northumberland Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bexley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Charlieville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Horsa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stonecroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Becton Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. University Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Tyler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lawrence Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1