DA8 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2AP

DA8 2AP, Bexley has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.89 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2AP, encompassing approximately 3102 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 2AP area, explore the DA8 2AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (380.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)

DA8 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Cornwallis Close with total crimes: 5

DA8 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2422.89380.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.5110.00%
Public order73.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.26400.00%
Other theft31.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-60.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.8625.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.22-58.82%
Public order62.26500.00%
Other theft61.93-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.9325.00%
Shoplifting51.61-82.76%
Burglary21.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2923.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.356.25%
Anti-social behaviour85.48-11.11%
Other theft72.58-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.26-33.33%
Burglary31.290.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.1680.00%
Other theft92.9080.00%
Vehicle crime62.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Burglary30.97-62.50%
Public order30.970.00%
Robbery10.97-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2120.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.7771.43%
Burglary83.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.580.00%
Vehicle crime51.61-28.57%
Other theft51.61-75.00%
Drugs41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-62.50%
Robbery20.970.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2125.46-25.00%
Other theft206.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.45300.00%
Vehicle crime72.5816.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.26-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-28.57%
Burglary41.6133.33%
Public order41.29300.00%
Robbery21.29-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2824.18833.33%
Violence and sexual offences159.0350.00%
Other theft84.84-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour72.5816.67%
Vehicle crime62.26-40.00%
Burglary31.93200.00%
Robbery30.97200.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-66.67%
Public order10.64-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1318.700.00%
Vehicle crime104.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.220.00%
Public order61.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.930.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202417
January 202416
December 202312
November 20237
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 202320
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 202429
December 202321
November 202321
October 202328
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 2AP 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. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1