ARTHUR STREET, DA8 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2EW

ARTHUR STREET, DA8 2EW, Bexley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2EW, encompassing approximately 6704 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 2EW area, explore the DA8 2EW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 4
  • The Nursery with total crimes: 4

ARTHUR STREET, DA8 2EW 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.26-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.54-62.50%
Drugs40.89300.00%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Other theft30.60200.00%
Public order30.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.15-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.615.26%
Anti-social behaviour162.98128.57%
Burglary52.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-80.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.31-9.52%
Vehicle crime102.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4916.67%
Burglary41.04-33.33%
Drugs40.600.00%
Public order20.60-66.67%
Other theft20.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.13100.00%
Other theft61.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.89-53.85%
Burglary60.890.00%
Public order60.89100.00%
Shoplifting30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-81.82%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.1885.71%
Vehicle crime111.9437.50%
Burglary61.6420.00%
Drugs40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-42.86%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Public order30.45-40.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.40-8.70%
Vehicle crime83.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.04-46.15%
Other theft51.0425.00%
Public order50.75-37.50%
Burglary50.75400.00%
Shoplifting30.75-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.430.00%
Public order81.940.00%
Shoplifting71.190.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
April 202419
January 202421
December 202328
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202410
January 20242
December 202311
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
April 20247
January 20246
December 202313
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20233
October 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 2EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1