DA8 2PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2PY

DA8 2PY, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2PY 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 2PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2PY, encompassing approximately 3854 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

DA8 2PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crimson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Plantation Road with total crimes: 2
  • Larkswood Close with total crimes: 2

DA8 2PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-77.78%
Public order20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.041100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.110.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 theft11.040.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.26450.00%
Vehicle crime42.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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 offences21.30-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.63-50.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Shoplifting30.78-25.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.82-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour82.59166.67%
Public order42.08300.00%
Shoplifting41.04-42.86%
Other theft31.04-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.78-40.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.908.33%
Other theft83.37700.00%
Shoplifting72.08250.00%
Vehicle crime51.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-40.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Public order10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.630.00%
Other theft52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20241
June 20241
April 202411
March 20242
January 202414
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231

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 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Rodeo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Watermeadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stevenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jenningtree Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Sandpiper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Snipe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lapwing Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Forest Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Slade Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Moat Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1