DA8 2QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2QA

DA8 2QA, Bexley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2QA 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 2QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2QA, encompassing approximately 3295 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA8 2QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornwallis Close with total crimes: 5
  • Crimson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Appold Street with total crimes: 2

DA8 2QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.77-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6837.50%
Burglary33.34200.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-83.33%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6814.29%
Vehicle crime62.43500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82100.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5516.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-33.33%
Other theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.98-25.00%
Burglary41.82100.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4333.33%
Other theft31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Burglary20.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
December 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Crimson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stevenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dabbling Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Snipe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lapwing Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rainbow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Scarlet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1