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

Overview of Crime in DA8 2NQ

MOAT LANE, DA8 2NQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.34 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2NQ 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 2NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2NQ, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 2NQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

MOAT LANE, DA8 2NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences610.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15100.00%
Shoplifting41.720.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.31700.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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 theft11.720.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.43-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.94650.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.460.00%
Public order42.59300.00%
Robbery31.720.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 offences22.15-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.94100.00%
Shoplifting56.030.00%
Burglary42.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.88-22.22%
Shoplifting53.02-37.50%
Other theft32.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

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 offences913.36-30.77%
Shoplifting83.88100.00%
Other theft53.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-50.00%
Burglary20.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.67116.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-20.00%
Burglary41.72300.00%
Shoplifting41.72300.00%
Other theft41.72-20.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.590.00%
Other theft52.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Shoplifting11.720.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
April 202415
March 20242
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slade Green
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Plantation Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Larkswood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rodeo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sun Court
    Total1
    Other theft1