DA8 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2BF

DA8 2BF, Bexley has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.67 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2BF, encompassing approximately 6062 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 2BF area, explore the DA8 2BF 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: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DA8 2BF 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 2BF 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.67400.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour123.96-25.00%
Public order91.9850.00%
Vehicle crime71.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.15133.33%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Other theft30.49-40.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.05-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour163.4633.33%
Public order62.64100.00%
Burglary50.990.00%
Other theft50.82-44.44%
Shoplifting50.82-80.77%
Vehicle crime40.82-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.16-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.483.57%
Shoplifting264.78766.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.290.00%
Vehicle crime91.9850.00%
Other theft91.48-30.77%
Drugs51.480.00%
Burglary50.820.00%
Robbery30.82-25.00%
Public order30.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.01-6.67%
Other theft134.62116.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.98100.00%
Public order91.65350.00%
Vehicle crime61.48-53.85%
Burglary50.99-58.33%
Robbery40.82-20.00%
Shoplifting30.66-86.36%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.3050.00%
Shoplifting224.95-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.6355.56%
Vehicle crime132.3118.18%
Burglary122.1433.33%
Drugs61.980.00%
Other theft60.99-76.00%
Robbery50.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-54.55%
Public order20.82-66.67%
Other crime20.33100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2519.46150.00%
Shoplifting244.12-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.30175.00%
Vehicle crime111.8137.50%
Burglary91.81800.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.48-25.00%
Public order61.48-14.29%
Robbery20.990.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.650.00%
Shoplifting304.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.950.00%
Other theft101.980.00%
Vehicle crime81.650.00%
Public order71.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
April 202429
January 202428
December 202330
November 202320
October 202330

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 202325
October 202310

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20249
January 20246
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20245
April 202426
January 20243
December 202322
November 202324
October 202330

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
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 2BF 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. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1