WARD CLOSE, DA8 3EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3EH

WARD CLOSE, DA8 3EH, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3EH 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 3EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3EH, encompassing approximately 3859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA8 3EH 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

WARD CLOSE, DA8 3EH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2260.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.07100.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-83.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.18-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.55-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.70150.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.59-12.50%
Theft from the person11.810.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.40-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.07100.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.96-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.337.69%
Anti-social behaviour63.6320.00%
Shoplifting41.55300.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3330.00%
Vehicle crime63.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.30100.00%
Public order41.04300.00%
Shoplifting11.04-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour118.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.850.00%
Shoplifting42.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202314
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

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
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231

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 3EH 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. Adit Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1