BRIDGE ROAD, DA8 2DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2DF

BRIDGE ROAD, DA8 2DF, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.59 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2DF 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 2DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2DF, encompassing approximately 4873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DA8 2DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Green with total crimes: 7
  • Northend Road with total crimes: 2
  • Plantation Road with total crimes: 2

BRIDGE ROAD, DA8 2DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.59-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.05-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson51.8525.00%
Public order41.03300.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.801200.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.081050.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.720.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.03-90.48%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-88.89%
Public order10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2990.91%
Criminal damage and arson94.31350.00%
Burglary61.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-50.00%
Shoplifting51.03-16.67%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In December 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 offences1110.05-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour102.2625.00%
Vehicle crime62.0550.00%
Shoplifting61.23-25.00%
Public order31.23-25.00%
Other theft30.62-66.67%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.316.25%
Other theft93.4980.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.85-20.00%
Shoplifting81.6460.00%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Public order40.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Burglary30.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.280.00%
Other theft52.050.00%
Shoplifting51.030.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20241
April 202423
March 20242
January 202421
December 202311
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slade Green
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Larkswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sun Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1