ELM GROVE, DA8 3BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3BL

ELM GROVE, DA8 3BL, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3BL 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 3BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3BL, encompassing approximately 4414 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DA8 3BL 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
  • Hind Crescent with total crimes: 4

ELM GROVE, DA8 3BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2766.67%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-87.50%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.98-27.27%
Public order41.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.0283.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.490.00%
Burglary32.270.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.12-16.67%
Other theft62.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.25-20.00%
Burglary42.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-71.43%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.19-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour73.4040.00%
Vehicle crime51.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Other theft40.91100.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
April 202411
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 3BL 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. Hind Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1