COLOMBUS SQUARE, DA8 2PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2PN

COLOMBUS SQUARE, DA8 2PN, Bexley has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.77 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2PN 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 2PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2PN, encompassing approximately 4233 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA8 2PN 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

COLOMBUS SQUARE, DA8 2PN 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.90-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour103.31-33.33%
Public order62.3620.00%
Vehicle crime51.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18300.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9412.50%
Anti-social behaviour154.2566.67%
Public order53.54150.00%
Other theft51.18-28.57%
Shoplifting51.18-80.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-55.56%
Drugs20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2518.19733.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime93.7880.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.130.00%
Other theft72.13-46.15%
Burglary41.65300.00%
Public order20.94-77.78%
Drugs20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.8217.65%
Other theft134.72160.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.07-18.18%
Public order92.13200.00%
Vehicle crime52.13-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.18400.00%
Shoplifting31.18-80.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.24-90.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.6670.00%
Shoplifting154.02114.29%
Anti-social behaviour113.54120.00%
Burglary102.6066.67%
Drugs72.360.00%
Vehicle crime71.650.00%
Other theft51.65-75.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-87.50%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2015.59185.71%
Violence and sexual offences104.72-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson82.36300.00%
Vehicle crime71.8916.67%
Shoplifting71.65-22.22%
Burglary61.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.42-37.50%
Public order31.18-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.590.00%
Shoplifting96.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.130.00%
Other theft71.890.00%
Vehicle crime61.650.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
April 202416
January 202420
December 202317
November 202310
October 202326

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20237
October 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 202320
October 20237

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 2PN 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. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thanet Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1