COMPTON PLACE, DA8 1RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1RY

COMPTON PLACE, DA8 1RY, Bexley has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.54 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1RY 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 1RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1RY, encompassing approximately 4810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)

DA8 1RY 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

COMPTON PLACE, DA8 1RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2519.54400.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.2031.25%
Anti-social behaviour154.37-11.76%
Public order103.1266.67%
Vehicle crime62.0820.00%
Other theft51.25-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.0466.67%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.106.25%
Violence and sexual offences163.53-36.00%
Other theft73.330.00%
Public order61.46100.00%
Vehicle crime51.25-44.44%
Shoplifting51.04-82.76%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2921.41866.67%
Violence and sexual offences256.038.70%
Anti-social behaviour165.206.67%
Vehicle crime93.330.00%
Other theft71.87-46.15%
Burglary41.46-20.00%
Robbery30.83-25.00%
Public order30.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.924.55%
Anti-social behaviour154.7825.00%
Other theft133.12116.67%
Public order92.70350.00%
Vehicle crime91.8712.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.8733.33%
Burglary51.66-54.55%
Robbery41.04-33.33%
Shoplifting30.83-87.50%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2421.41-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.9915.79%
Anti-social behaviour124.57-7.69%
Burglary112.4937.50%
Vehicle crime82.29-11.11%
Drugs61.66500.00%
Robbery61.2550.00%
Other theft61.25-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson61.25-40.00%
Public order21.25-60.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2524.11-26.47%
Other theft215.20110.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.37-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour133.9518.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.70100.00%
Vehicle crime92.0812.50%
Burglary81.87166.67%
Public order51.66-37.50%
Robbery41.0433.33%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3423.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences287.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.820.00%
Other theft102.290.00%
Public order82.080.00%
Vehicle crime81.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.660.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
April 202425
January 202423
December 202322
November 202319
October 202328

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 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 202413
December 20236
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20245
April 202429
January 20243
December 202324
November 202325
October 202334

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202416
January 202415
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1RY 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. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1