DA8 1RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1RA

DA8 1RA, Bexley has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.41 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 1RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

DA8 1RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting2831.88833.33%
Violence and sexual offences189.20-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour155.92114.29%
Other theft114.93-26.67%
Vehicle crime83.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.63200.00%
Burglary61.97500.00%
Public order31.97-62.50%
Robbery20.99100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.020.00%
Other theft156.250.00%
Vehicle crime84.930.00%
Public order82.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.630.00%
Shoplifting32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202417
March 20242
January 202415
December 202322
November 202320
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202412
January 202412
December 20235
November 202315
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 202321
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
September 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
April 20241
September 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cricketers Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Maximfeldt Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Crescent Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Christchurch Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wharfside Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Erith High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Bexley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Erith (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Stonewood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Medley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Pleasant View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. West Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1