ERITH HIGH STREET, DA8 1QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1QY

ERITH HIGH STREET, DA8 1QY, Bexley has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.36 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1QY 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 1QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1QY, encompassing approximately 3035 residents.

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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 (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)

DA8 1QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4

ERITH HIGH STREET, DA8 1QY 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
Shoplifting2426.36380.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.91250.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.61-38.89%
Public order83.6233.33%
Drugs72.64133.33%
Other theft52.31-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.150.00%
Other theft75.930.00%
Public order62.310.00%
Shoplifting51.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.650.00%
Drugs31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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
Drugs10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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
Drugs10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2926.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.55700.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.270.00%
Other theft73.950.00%
Vehicle crime62.310.00%
Robbery21.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.66-84.62%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.44-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour134.2885.71%
Other theft104.2866.67%
Vehicle crime93.29125.00%
Public order52.960.00%
Robbery41.650.00%
Burglary31.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2223.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.60-46.15%
Other theft62.31-71.43%
Burglary51.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.65-55.56%
Robbery41.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-20.00%
Drugs21.32100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2235.25-21.43%
Other theft217.2590.91%
Violence and sexual offences176.926.25%
Anti-social behaviour135.6030.00%
Vehicle crime94.2828.57%
Burglary82.96166.67%
Robbery62.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9866.67%
Public order41.6533.33%
Theft from the person11.320.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2828.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.220.00%
Other theft115.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.620.00%
Vehicle crime73.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
April 202412
January 202413
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202416
March 20242
January 202413
December 202317
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.67 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1QY 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. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Stonewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Medley Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1