DA8 3FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3FG

DA8 3FG, Bexley has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3FG 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 3FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3FG, encompassing approximately 6373 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DA8 3FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 4
  • The Nursery with total crimes: 4

DA8 3FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.430.00%
Vehicle crime52.67150.00%
Public order50.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-63.64%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.90-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour112.6737.50%
Public order41.7333.33%
Burglary40.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63300.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-77.78%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.94-8.33%
Vehicle crime93.45125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.4133.33%
Burglary51.2666.67%
Drugs30.780.00%
Public order30.47-57.14%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Other theft20.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.20-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.77100.00%
Public order71.2675.00%
Other theft61.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.94-40.00%
Robbery40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-66.67%
Burglary30.63-57.14%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.9640.00%
Vehicle crime125.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.88100.00%
Burglary71.57-22.22%
Drugs41.100.00%
Robbery40.63300.00%
Other theft40.63-33.33%
Public order40.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-50.00%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.45-7.41%
Burglary93.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.41300.00%
Vehicle crime81.26100.00%
Public order61.26-14.29%
Other theft60.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.94-37.50%
Shoplifting30.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.8842.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.24-38.46%
Public order71.260.00%
Shoplifting61.1020.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-20.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.980.00%
Public order72.040.00%
Shoplifting51.100.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Other theft40.780.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
April 202422
January 202424
December 202335
November 202325
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
January 20244
December 202312
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1