APERFIELD ROAD, DA8 2BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2BD

APERFIELD ROAD, DA8 2BD, Bexley has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.09 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2BD 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 2BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2BD, encompassing approximately 4132 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DA8 2BD 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

APERFIELD ROAD, DA8 2BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.09400.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.056.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.87-20.00%
Public order102.9042.86%
Vehicle crime62.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.45150.00%
Other theft41.21-20.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.28-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.6350.00%
Public order73.63133.33%
Other theft51.69-28.57%
Shoplifting51.21-82.76%
Burglary41.2133.33%
Vehicle crime40.97-55.56%
Drugs20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2921.78866.67%
Violence and sexual offences217.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.08-9.09%
Vehicle crime92.4280.00%
Other theft72.18-41.67%
Public order31.69-66.67%
Burglary30.730.00%
Robbery20.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.6310.53%
Other theft125.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.900.00%
Public order92.66350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1875.00%
Vehicle crime51.69-16.67%
Robbery41.210.00%
Burglary30.97-72.73%
Shoplifting30.73-86.36%
Other crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.26-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences195.3290.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.6083.33%
Burglary112.6683.33%
Drugs72.66600.00%
Other theft61.69-71.43%
Vehicle crime61.45-25.00%
Robbery41.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-60.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2422.75-29.41%
Other theft215.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.08233.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.42-61.54%
Vehicle crime82.4214.29%
Burglary61.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.45-33.33%
Public order51.45-16.67%
Robbery21.210.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3424.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences268.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.290.00%
Other theft92.180.00%
Vehicle crime72.180.00%
Public order61.690.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202421
January 202421
December 202319
November 202310
October 202326

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 202321
October 20239

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20245
April 202429
January 20243
December 202322
November 202324
October 202334

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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 2BD 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. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1