WHARFSIDE CLOSE, DA8 1QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1QR

WHARFSIDE CLOSE, DA8 1QR, Bexley has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.67 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1QR 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 1QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1QR, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 1QR area, explore the DA8 1QR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (380.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

DA8 1QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Cornwallis Close with total crimes: 5

WHARFSIDE CLOSE, DA8 1QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2426.67380.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.54180.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.98-21.43%
Public order83.9160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.85400.00%
Other theft41.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.42-25.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.9427.27%
Other theft64.98-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.13-66.67%
Public order51.780.00%
Shoplifting51.78-82.76%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2927.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences1510.3115.38%
Anti-social behaviour115.33-15.38%
Other theft73.91-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.49-33.33%
Burglary31.420.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1320.27116.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.628.33%
Other theft104.6266.67%
Vehicle crime63.56100.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Robbery31.07-25.00%
Burglary31.07-40.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.82-25.00%
Other theft64.27-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.13-45.45%
Burglary52.13-16.67%
Robbery41.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.42-62.50%
Drugs21.07100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2235.57-21.43%
Other theft207.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.116.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.6922.22%
Vehicle crime83.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.8575.00%
Burglary62.49100.00%
Robbery52.1366.67%
Public order41.7833.33%
Drugs11.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2829.16833.33%
Violence and sexual offences159.967.14%
Other theft105.33-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour93.5612.50%
Vehicle crime63.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.13-20.00%
Public order31.42-57.14%
Burglary31.070.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.340.00%
Other theft134.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.620.00%
Public order72.850.00%
Vehicle crime72.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.490.00%
Shoplifting31.780.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202411
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 202320
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202415
January 202413
December 202312
November 202316
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20244
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 202429
December 202322
November 202322
October 202328
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting24
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1