MOAT LANE, DA8 2ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2ND

MOAT LANE, DA8 2ND, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2ND 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 2ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2ND, encompassing approximately 1957 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 2ND area, explore the DA8 2ND Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 2ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Green with total crimes: 7
  • Larkswood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hazel Road with total crimes: 2

MOAT LANE, DA8 2ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.55100.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.04-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

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 theft12.040.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.51-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.34500.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.130.00%
Robbery33.060.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Possession of weapons21.530.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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 offences22.55-84.62%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.86116.67%
Shoplifting56.640.00%
Burglary42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.26500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.06-33.33%
Shoplifting53.06-37.50%
Other theft32.550.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.280.00%
Shoplifting84.60100.00%
Other theft34.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.3280.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6033.33%
Shoplifting42.04300.00%
Burglary32.0450.00%
Other theft31.53-40.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.730.00%
Other theft52.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 202412
March 20242
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2ND postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Slade Green
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1