DA8 2GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2GD

DA8 2GD, Bexley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2GD 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 2GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2GD, encompassing approximately 5636 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-51.85% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DA8 2GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornwallis Close with total crimes: 5
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 4

DA8 2GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.92-51.85%
Vehicle crime52.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-60.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Burglary20.53-66.67%
Public order20.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.2968.75%
Anti-social behaviour104.7966.67%
Burglary61.7720.00%
Public order41.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-70.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.63-38.46%
Vehicle crime102.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7750.00%
Burglary51.0625.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order20.53-71.43%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.00-10.34%
Public order74.6175.00%
Other theft61.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.06200.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-69.23%
Burglary40.71-55.56%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.1938.10%
Anti-social behaviour135.14225.00%
Burglary92.3180.00%
Vehicle crime91.6012.50%
Drugs61.600.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 offences219.94-19.23%
Vehicle crime83.7360.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.42250.00%
Burglary51.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-50.00%
Public order40.71-20.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Shoplifting30.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.610.00%
Shoplifting61.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20246
January 20244
December 202313
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202427
April 202416
January 202426
December 202329
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 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 2GD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1