DABBLING CLOSE, DA8 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2HW

DABBLING CLOSE, DA8 2HW, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2HW, encompassing approximately 2711 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crimson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Watermeadow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Longreach Road with total crimes: 1

DABBLING CLOSE, DA8 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.27125.00%
Vehicle crime33.320.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-25.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2266.67%
Vehicle crime43.69100.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 2HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Watermeadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Longreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stevenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jenningtree Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Sandpiper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dabbling Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Snipe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lapwing Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1