CRESCENT ROAD, DA8 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2AU

CRESCENT ROAD, DA8 2AU, Bexley has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.95 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2AU, encompassing approximately 3616 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 2AU area, explore the DA8 2AU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA8 2AU area, visit the DA8 2AU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (380.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

DA8 2AU 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

CRESCENT ROAD, DA8 2AU 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2422.95380.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.6445.45%
Anti-social behaviour134.42-18.75%
Public order93.5950.00%
Other theft52.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3866.67%
Vehicle crime41.38-20.00%
Drugs31.11200.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.2133.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.42-50.00%
Public order63.04500.00%
Other theft61.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.66-37.50%
Shoplifting51.38-82.76%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2925.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences228.0215.79%
Anti-social behaviour126.08-7.69%
Vehicle crime83.3214.29%
Other theft72.21-36.36%
Burglary31.94-25.00%
Robbery20.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.355.56%
Anti-social behaviour135.25116.67%
Other theft113.5983.33%
Vehicle crime73.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9450.00%
Robbery41.66-20.00%
Burglary41.11-55.56%
Public order41.11300.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.080.00%
Burglary94.9828.57%
Other theft62.49-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour61.66-50.00%
Drugs51.66400.00%
Robbery51.380.00%
Vehicle crime51.38-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-55.56%
Public order11.11-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2230.14-21.43%
Other theft216.08110.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.81-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.3280.00%
Vehicle crime82.4914.29%
Burglary72.21133.33%
Public order51.9425.00%
Robbery51.3866.67%
Other crime11.38-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2825.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.740.00%
Other theft105.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.760.00%
Vehicle crime72.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202422
January 202419
December 202318
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202412
January 202413
December 20236
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 202429
December 202322
November 202322
October 202328

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
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 2AU 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thanet Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1