DA8 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2LX

DA8 2LX, Bexley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2LX, encompassing approximately 3577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Green with total crimes: 7
  • Crimson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Plantation Road with total crimes: 2

DA8 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68100.00%
Shoplifting41.120.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Public order20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.781400.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.190.00%
Other theft32.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 theft11.120.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.18600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.910.00%
Vehicle crime41.960.00%
Robbery31.120.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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 offences21.40-88.24%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5888.89%
Burglary74.75600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.96-50.00%
Shoplifting51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.79-47.06%
Shoplifting52.52-37.50%
Public order41.40300.00%
Other theft31.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.706.25%
Shoplifting84.75100.00%
Other theft62.24100.00%
Vehicle crime61.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Burglary20.84-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Shoplifting41.120.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20241
June 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 202417
December 20239
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slade Green
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Larkswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rodeo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Watermeadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stevenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1