DA8 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2AW

DA8 2AW, Bexley has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.00 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2AW 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 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2AW, encompassing approximately 2940 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 2AW area, explore the DA8 2AW 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: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DA8 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Cornwallis Close with total crimes: 5
  • Aveley Close with total crimes: 3

DA8 2AW 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2417.00380.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.0425.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36200.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.20-22.22%
Shoplifting52.38-80.00%
Public order41.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-33.33%
Other theft41.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.36-40.00%
Burglary21.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.5012.50%
Other theft73.06-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.38200.00%
Vehicle crime52.0466.67%
Burglary31.700.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.4033.33%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.62225.00%
Burglary64.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04100.00%
Other theft41.36-77.78%
Public order31.36200.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1815.64157.14%
Violence and sexual offences66.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04200.00%
Vehicle crime52.0425.00%
Burglary41.700.00%
Shoplifting41.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.180.00%
Other theft72.720.00%
Vehicle crime42.380.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 202318
October 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 202425
December 202313
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 2AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting24
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dabbling Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1