DA8 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2EF

DA8 2EF, Bexley has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2EF, encompassing approximately 2859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 2EF 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 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.30-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.850.00%
Vehicle crime23.150.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8436.36%
Vehicle crime55.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2937.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.40-25.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Robbery41.40300.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.249.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.20-11.11%
Other theft62.80100.00%
Burglary42.1033.33%
Public order21.400.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.850.00%
Burglary33.150.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 202415
January 202411
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 202410
December 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 2EF 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. Shearwood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Old Haven Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ranworth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walker Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Burgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cloudesley 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