DA8 1TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1TY

DA8 1TY, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.65 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1TY 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 1TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1TY, encompassing approximately 3296 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)

DA8 1TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4

DA8 1TY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.6580.00%
Drugs82.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.43-52.94%
Vehicle crime52.43400.00%
Other theft41.5233.33%
Public order31.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.530.00%
Public order65.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.820.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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
Drugs10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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
Drugs10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.78800.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.460.00%
Vehicle crime54.850.00%
Shoplifting41.520.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.61-86.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.29-42.31%
Vehicle crime114.55266.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.34100.00%
Public order43.030.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.6918.18%
Shoplifting97.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-61.54%
Robbery41.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.21-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-57.14%
Other theft20.910.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.0969.23%
Shoplifting186.67-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.4630.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.940.00%
Vehicle crime72.1240.00%
Robbery62.12200.00%
Burglary51.82-16.67%
Other theft21.52-60.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2523.66733.33%
Violence and sexual offences137.58-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour103.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.03600.00%
Burglary62.12500.00%
Vehicle crime51.8225.00%
Other theft51.5266.67%
Public order41.52-33.33%
Robbery21.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.950.00%
Public order65.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.820.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 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
September 20232

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
April 202416
January 202410
December 20235
November 202313
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202418
March 20242
January 202415
December 202326
November 202322
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20239
November 202318
October 202325
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maxim Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Fidelis' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1