DA8 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2LY

DA8 2LY, Bexley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2LY, encompassing approximately 3004 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larkswood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hazel Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rodeo Close with total crimes: 1

DA8 2LY 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.33-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.66-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9925.00%
Burglary33.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Shoplifting31.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.66300.00%
Shoplifting31.33-50.00%
Other theft21.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6512.50%
Other theft63.00500.00%
Shoplifting62.00200.00%
Vehicle crime42.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.6650.00%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Drugs20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
June 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larkswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hazel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rodeo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Watermeadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stevenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jenningtree Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Sandpiper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1