NEWBERY ROAD, DA8 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2BY

NEWBERY ROAD, DA8 2BY, Bexley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2BY, encompassing approximately 5777 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DA8 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurstwood Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 4

NEWBERY ROAD, DA8 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.75-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.42-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson51.2166.67%
Public order40.87100.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.48375.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.290.00%
Burglary42.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-60.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.71-5.88%
Vehicle crime52.7766.67%
Drugs40.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-20.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Public order10.35-83.33%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.31-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson72.94250.00%
Public order61.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.04-16.67%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-50.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.00-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour63.29-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.04-14.29%
Burglary31.04-50.00%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Shoplifting30.52-25.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Other theft20.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.9022.22%
Vehicle crime73.8175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.21-41.67%
Burglary61.21500.00%
Other theft61.0450.00%
Public order51.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Shoplifting40.69-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.120.00%
Shoplifting72.080.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
December 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
April 202416
January 202417
December 202319
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 2BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1