BETSHAM ROAD, DA8 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2BG

BETSHAM ROAD, DA8 2BG, Bexley has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2BG, encompassing approximately 5952 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

DA8 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Cornwallis Close with total crimes: 5
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4

BETSHAM ROAD, DA8 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.08-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.37-21.43%
Vehicle crime71.85133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Public order30.84-50.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.7521.74%
Anti-social behaviour144.7027.27%
Public order62.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01400.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-70.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.91-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour113.8610.00%
Vehicle crime101.85150.00%
Burglary41.68-20.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Public order30.50-62.50%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Robbery10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.27-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.70-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson101.68233.33%
Public order81.68166.67%
Other theft61.34200.00%
Burglary51.01-44.44%
Robbery40.8433.33%
Vehicle crime40.67-63.64%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.04100.00%
Vehicle crime112.3510.00%
Burglary91.8580.00%
Drugs61.510.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Public order30.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-66.67%
Other theft20.50-75.00%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.59-28.57%
Vehicle crime103.3642.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.68200.00%
Other theft81.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.34-41.67%
Public order51.180.00%
Burglary50.84400.00%
Shoplifting30.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.4247.37%
Anti-social behaviour124.70-29.41%
Vehicle crime72.02-30.00%
Shoplifting61.1820.00%
Public order51.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-62.50%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.190.00%
Vehicle crime102.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.680.00%
Other theft61.340.00%
Public order51.010.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
April 202423
January 202428
December 202330
November 202320
October 202328
September 202319

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202411
January 202410
December 202314
November 20237
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1