DA8 1PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1PW

DA8 1PW, Bexley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.92 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1PW, encompassing approximately 4363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 1PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Morris Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4

DA8 1PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1711.9213.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.90-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.60100.00%
Drugs61.38200.00%
Other theft51.38400.00%
Public order31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.440.00%
Public order43.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.38900.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.580.00%
Vehicle crime82.980.00%
Other theft61.830.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.46-91.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.69-8.00%
Vehicle crime65.27-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.38400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-37.50%
Public order31.150.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0847.06%
Anti-social behaviour85.730.00%
Vehicle crime71.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-87.50%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.15-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson83.90-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.83-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.8316.67%
Other theft51.600.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.210.00%
Vehicle crime62.060.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 202413
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202420
March 20242
January 202423
December 202325
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Morris Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. De Luci Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Francis' Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chandlers Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pembroke Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Jessett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Galleon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Bramble Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Sandcliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Battle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Corinthian Manorway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1