SIMS CLOSE, DA8 2FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2FR

SIMS CLOSE, DA8 2FR, Bexley has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2FR 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 2FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2FR, encompassing approximately 5960 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 2FR 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

SIMS CLOSE, DA8 2FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.37-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-69.23%
Vehicle crime40.67300.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-40.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences238.8964.29%
Anti-social behaviour133.86116.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Burglary40.84100.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-88.89%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime92.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.51100.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.39-16.00%
Other theft73.52133.33%
Public order61.1750.00%
Shoplifting61.010.00%
Burglary41.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-75.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.19300.00%
Burglary82.0160.00%
Vehicle crime71.3440.00%
Shoplifting61.17-40.00%
Drugs51.010.00%
Public order40.8433.33%
Other theft30.67-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.56-16.67%
Shoplifting103.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68500.00%
Burglary51.01400.00%
Vehicle crime50.8466.67%
Other theft40.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-66.67%
Public order30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.03-30.77%
Shoplifting81.5133.33%
Vehicle crime31.34-40.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-87.50%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.180.00%
Shoplifting61.340.00%
Other theft51.010.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
April 20246
January 20243
December 202312
November 20233
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
April 202414
January 202421
December 202325
November 202320
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20244
November 20236
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 2FR 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. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Larkswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1