RAINBOW ROAD, DA8 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2BT

RAINBOW ROAD, DA8 2BT, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2BT, encompassing approximately 4751 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DA8 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crimson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Plantation Road with total crimes: 2
  • Larkswood Close with total crimes: 2

RAINBOW ROAD, DA8 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.05-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson41.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-60.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.631600.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.580.00%
Burglary42.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1033.33%
Vehicle crime62.53500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-40.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Public order20.42100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-83.33%
Drugs10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.89-30.77%
Burglary61.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-37.50%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.74166.67%
Vehicle crime51.68-16.67%
Public order41.05300.00%
Burglary40.84100.00%
Other theft20.84-66.67%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.378.33%
Vehicle crime62.74100.00%
Other theft61.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-50.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.530.00%
Burglary41.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
June 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Larkswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rodeo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Watermeadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stevenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jenningtree Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Sandpiper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dabbling Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Snipe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lapwing Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1