COOK SQUARE, DA8 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2PL

COOK SQUARE, DA8 2PL, Bexley has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.46 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2PL, encompassing approximately 4914 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 2PL area, explore the DA8 2PL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA8 2PL area, visit the DA8 2PL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

DA8 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Cornwallis Close with total crimes: 5

COOK SQUARE, DA8 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.09-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour113.46-21.43%
Vehicle crime62.2450.00%
Public order51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02300.00%
Other theft30.81-40.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Burglary10.41-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.2111.76%
Anti-social behaviour143.8775.00%
Public order52.85150.00%
Burglary51.0225.00%
Other theft51.02-28.57%
Shoplifting51.02-80.00%
Vehicle crime41.02-55.56%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.07733.33%
Violence and sexual offences175.09-22.73%
Vehicle crime93.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.83-11.11%
Other theft71.63-50.00%
Burglary41.420.00%
Drugs40.810.00%
Public order20.81-77.78%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.26-15.38%
Other theft144.48180.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.85-35.71%
Public order91.83200.00%
Vehicle crime61.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22200.00%
Burglary41.22-66.67%
Shoplifting30.81-80.00%
Robbery10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.3362.50%
Shoplifting155.29114.29%
Anti-social behaviour143.05180.00%
Burglary122.8571.43%
Vehicle crime82.44-11.11%
Drugs71.630.00%
Other theft51.42-77.27%
Public order31.020.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2215.87175.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.48-40.74%
Vehicle crime93.2628.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.83350.00%
Burglary71.83600.00%
Shoplifting71.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.42-50.00%
Public order31.02-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.8558.82%
Anti-social behaviour105.49-41.18%
Shoplifting92.0380.00%
Other theft81.83-46.67%
Vehicle crime71.63-22.22%
Public order51.4225.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.460.00%
Other theft153.460.00%
Vehicle crime93.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.830.00%
Shoplifting51.220.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 20235
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202417
January 202422
December 202326
November 202316
October 202327
September 202317

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 202312
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
December 20237
October 20231

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
January 202414
December 20235
November 202322
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20245
April 202425
January 20243
December 202315
November 20237
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting24
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1