HOWBURY LANE, DA8 2DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2DP

HOWBURY LANE, DA8 2DP, Bexley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.18 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2DP 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 2DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2DP, encompassing approximately 2749 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 2DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Green with total crimes: 7
  • Plantation Road with total crimes: 2
  • Larkswood Close with total crimes: 2

HOWBURY LANE, DA8 2DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.55-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.55100.00%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Other theft31.4550.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.91600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 theft11.450.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.82600.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.090.00%
Public order42.18300.00%
Robbery31.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences21.82-86.67%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.09114.29%
Shoplifting55.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-50.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.82-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.5520.00%
Shoplifting52.18-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Other theft21.09-60.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.46-8.33%
Shoplifting84.00100.00%
Other theft52.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.3675.00%
Shoplifting42.55300.00%
Other theft41.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-40.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.270.00%
Other theft51.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 202415
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 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 1 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slade Green
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sun Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1