BARNETT CLOSE, DA8 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2EG

BARNETT CLOSE, DA8 2EG, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2EG 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 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2EG, encompassing approximately 3611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 2EG 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

BARNETT CLOSE, DA8 2EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2488.89%
Anti-social behaviour74.71-50.00%
Public order41.94300.00%
Vehicle crime41.11100.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.880.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.31114.29%
Vehicle crime64.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-20.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.2060.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.21-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.38-60.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%

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 offences89.69-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.66400.00%
Vehicle crime51.38400.00%
Robbery41.38300.00%
Burglary21.11-60.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.3518.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.60-10.00%
Other theft72.4975.00%
Burglary51.94150.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.41-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.05-23.08%
Other theft42.77100.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.320.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202415
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 2EG 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. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Venners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Haven Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ranworth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Craydene 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
  • 19. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1