BEACON ROAD, DA8 2JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2JS

BEACON ROAD, DA8 2JS, Bexley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2JS 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 2JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2JS, encompassing approximately 3620 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DA8 2JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crimson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Larkswood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hazel Road with total crimes: 2

BEACON ROAD, DA8 2JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.461000.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3528.57%
Vehicle crime52.49400.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-33.33%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences87.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.21100.00%
Public order41.66300.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-40.00%
Other theft20.83-71.43%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8433.33%
Other theft73.31600.00%
Vehicle crime51.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.350.00%
Burglary32.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
June 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Larkswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hazel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rodeo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Watermeadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stevenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jenningtree Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Sandpiper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dabbling Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Snipe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lapwing Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1