DA8 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2BS

DA8 2BS, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2BS, encompassing approximately 4040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quantock Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hurstwood Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Northend Road with total crimes: 2

DA8 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1623.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.96-50.00%
Public order41.73300.00%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1855.56%
Vehicle crime63.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-20.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.67-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson72.2375.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.73-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.24-40.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.39-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour63.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.24300.00%
Robbery40.99300.00%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Burglary20.74-60.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1363.64%
Anti-social behaviour84.45-20.00%
Other theft61.9820.00%
Burglary51.48150.00%
Public order41.24100.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.720.00%
Vehicle crime52.470.00%
Other theft51.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202414
January 20249
December 202313
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quantock Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Venners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Haven Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ranworth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sun Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Eversley Cross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1