DA8 1RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1RA

DA8 1RA, Bexley has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.60 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1RA 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 1RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1RA, encompassing approximately 3042 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 1RA area, explore the DA8 1RA 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

DA8 1RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

DA8 1RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2428.60380.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.89-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.2785.71%
Public order94.2728.57%
Drugs72.96133.33%
Other theft62.30-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6433.33%
Other crime21.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.570.00%
Other theft72.300.00%
Public order72.300.00%
Shoplifting52.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2927.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.53750.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.590.00%
Other theft83.940.00%
Vehicle crime72.630.00%
Robbery22.300.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
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 offences20.66-86.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.37-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour124.93140.00%
Other theft113.9483.33%
Vehicle crime93.62125.00%
Public order52.96400.00%
Robbery41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Burglary30.99-40.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.3210.00%
Shoplifting227.230.00%
Other theft67.23-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour51.97-66.67%
Burglary51.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.64-50.00%
Robbery41.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-50.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%

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
Shoplifting2237.14-21.43%
Other theft217.2390.91%
Violence and sexual offences206.9011.11%
Anti-social behaviour156.570.00%
Vehicle crime84.930.00%
Burglary82.6333.33%
Robbery62.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.970.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2831.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.920.00%
Other theft114.930.00%
Vehicle crime83.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.630.00%
Burglary61.970.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Robbery20.990.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 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
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
April 202412
January 202412
December 20235
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202417
March 20242
January 202415
December 202322
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

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
November 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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1RA 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 6. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stonewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1