DA8 3AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3AL

DA8 3AL, Bexley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3AL, encompassing approximately 5578 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 3AL area, explore the DA8 3AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-65.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DA8 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Road with total crimes: 7
  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stonecroft Road with total crimes: 5

DA8 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.099.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.15-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2566.67%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.5937.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.15-38.46%
Burglary41.43100.00%
Other theft30.72-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.27-31.58%
Other theft72.33250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.25100.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7118.75%
Burglary43.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.54200.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Other theft20.36-60.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.25-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.870.00%
Other theft51.79-16.67%
Shoplifting40.90300.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.23-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.7940.00%
Other theft61.2550.00%
Public order51.08150.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Shoplifting10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.510.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20248
January 202413
December 202319
November 202316
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
April 202412
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ling Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Limewood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stonecroft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hind Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Holme
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Northumberland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1