BECTON PLACE, DA8 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1JL

BECTON PLACE, DA8 1JL, Bexley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1JL 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 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1JL, encompassing approximately 4540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 1JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stonecroft Road with total crimes: 5
  • Northumberland Park with total crimes: 3

BECTON PLACE, DA8 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.95-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.54-58.82%
Vehicle crime41.54300.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.93183.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.7442.86%
Public order32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.51-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.54100.00%
Other theft41.32-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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 offences187.9328.57%
Other theft73.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.49-17.65%
Vehicle crime43.08300.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Shoplifting20.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-71.43%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7416.67%
Shoplifting41.54300.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Other theft30.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-25.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8113.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.7450.00%
Other theft51.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.300.00%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.880.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 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
September 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20247
January 202418
December 202314
November 202317
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Limewood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stonecroft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hilary Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Barnehurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northumberland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Homer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1