DICKENS CLOSE, DA8 1YF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1YF

DICKENS CLOSE, DA8 1YF, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1YF 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 1YF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1YF, encompassing approximately 5013 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 1YF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonecroft Road with total crimes: 5
  • Northumberland Park with total crimes: 3
  • The Drive with total crimes: 3

DICKENS CLOSE, DA8 1YF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.59-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences41.40-42.86%
Drugs40.80100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.3985.71%
Violence and sexual offences72.59-22.22%
Drugs21.40100.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.59-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour71.80600.00%
Other theft41.4033.33%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.7823.08%
Vehicle crime53.1966.67%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.3930.00%
Public order42.59300.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.5911.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.9920.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.800.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20249
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 1YF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stonecroft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Collindale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1