FREELAND WAY, DA8 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2LQ

FREELAND WAY, DA8 2LQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2LQ, encompassing approximately 5025 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Green with total crimes: 7
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 4

FREELAND WAY, DA8 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.96-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour72.39-41.67%
Shoplifting51.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9925.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Public order30.6050.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.752100.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.380.00%
Burglary42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.75550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.590.00%
Vehicle crime81.790.00%
Drugs41.590.00%
Public order40.80300.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.99-92.59%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Public order10.20-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.1317.39%
Burglary85.37166.67%
Shoplifting81.5914.29%
Public order71.5940.00%
Other theft61.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.99-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.58100.00%
Shoplifting71.99-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.39-14.29%
Public order51.1925.00%
Burglary30.99-40.00%
Other theft30.60-50.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.539.52%
Shoplifting114.5810.00%
Vehicle crime72.1975.00%
Other theft61.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-44.44%
Burglary50.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9966.67%
Public order40.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.940.00%
Shoplifting104.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.990.00%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 20241
April 202413
March 20242
January 202427
December 202323
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
December 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slade Green
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Larkswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1