DA8 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3AU

DA8 3AU, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.86 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3AU, encompassing approximately 4142 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DA8 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hind Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Larner Road with total crimes: 3
  • Badlow Close with total crimes: 2

DA8 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.86166.67%
Public order21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.86-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-75.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.6685.71%
Violence and sexual offences123.149.09%
Burglary62.90500.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.48-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.6675.00%
Vehicle crime71.69250.00%
Other theft31.6950.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7215.38%
Anti-social behaviour43.62-33.33%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 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 offences138.2130.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-40.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4566.67%
Vehicle crime31.21-25.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.410.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 202413
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hind Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1