DA8 3BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3BN

DA8 3BN, Bexley has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 3BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3BN, encompassing approximately 5215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 3BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Northumberland Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 3

DA8 3BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.1455.56%
Violence and sexual offences72.68-30.00%
Public order41.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.52-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour91.9228.57%
Vehicle crime31.7350.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Other theft20.38-60.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.14-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.4975.00%
Other theft51.34150.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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 offences157.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.88-60.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Shoplifting20.38-50.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.01-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour102.8811.11%
Burglary41.9233.33%
Vehicle crime40.7733.33%
Other theft40.77-20.00%
Shoplifting40.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-57.14%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.59-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour93.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7340.00%
Other theft51.34150.00%
Public order40.9633.33%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Shoplifting20.58-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Shoplifting40.770.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20236

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202410
January 202413
December 202315
November 202315
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Limewood Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Northumberland Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Bexley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ling Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hind Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Charlieville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broadoak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Detling Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Stelling Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Horsa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stonecroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1