DA8 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2NJ

DA8 2NJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.22 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2NJ, encompassing approximately 929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Green with total crimes: 7
  • Kennet Road with total crimes: 3
  • Howbury Lane with total crimes: 2

DA8 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.220.00%
Shoplifting45.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.230.00%
Other theft12.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.38200.00%
Public order13.230.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

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 theft14.300.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.08-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.460.00%
Shoplifting35.380.00%
Public order33.23200.00%
Other theft23.230.00%
Possession of weapons22.150.00%
Drugs12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

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 offences25.38-80.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-75.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.75233.33%
Criminal damage and arson410.76300.00%
Vehicle crime24.30100.00%
Shoplifting22.15100.00%
Other theft12.15-50.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-66.67%
Robbery11.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.23-25.00%
Other theft23.230.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.840.00%
Other theft24.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Shoplifting11.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.300.00%
Other theft22.15-33.33%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.690.00%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.150.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slade Green
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Kennet Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1