DA8 1YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1YB

DA8 1YB, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1YB 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 1YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1YB, encompassing approximately 3896 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA8 1YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonecroft Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 2

DA8 1YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.11-69.23%
Drugs41.03300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.42160.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3420.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.8866.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.28-70.59%
Other theft31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9630.77%
Vehicle crime54.3666.67%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.908.33%
Vehicle crime33.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.169.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.0825.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6522.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20245
January 202417
December 202313
November 202312
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stonecroft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 3. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1