FOREST ROAD, DA8 2NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2NT

FOREST ROAD, DA8 2NT, Bexley has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2NT 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 2NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2NT, encompassing approximately 4049 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 2NT 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

FOREST ROAD, DA8 2NT 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.90-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.47-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.401300.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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 theft10.990.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.25-66.67%

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 offences149.63600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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 offences21.23-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6150.00%
Burglary74.450.00%
Shoplifting51.730.00%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99300.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.9660.00%
Shoplifting51.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.23-20.00%
Other theft30.99-50.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.36-25.00%
Shoplifting82.96100.00%
Other theft61.98100.00%
Vehicle crime51.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.2333.33%
Public order30.99200.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.950.00%
Shoplifting41.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20241
June 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 202418
December 202312
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
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 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 2NT 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. Howbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1