WESSEX DRIVE, DA8 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3AE

WESSEX DRIVE, DA8 3AE, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.73 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3AE 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 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3AE, encompassing approximately 3447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 3AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurstwood Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Quantock Road with total crimes: 6
  • Northend Road with total crimes: 2

WESSEX DRIVE, DA8 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.7370.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.93-53.33%
Public order42.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16300.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.350.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.70150.00%
Vehicle crime84.35166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.2575.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.03-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.02-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour63.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime41.1633.33%
Robbery41.16300.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.89183.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.93-33.33%
Burglary51.740.00%
Other theft51.4525.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-25.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.610.00%
Other theft41.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202415
January 20246
December 202313
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 3AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Quantock Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Venners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Haven Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ranworth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eversley Cross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1