DA8 3FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3FQ

DA8 3FQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3FQ 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 3FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3FQ, encompassing approximately 6429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DA8 3FQ 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 3FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.530.00%
Vehicle crime52.8066.67%
Public order50.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.62-66.67%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.15-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour122.8033.33%
Burglary51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78300.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-70.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.02-8.33%
Vehicle crime103.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.5628.57%
Burglary51.4066.67%
Drugs30.780.00%
Public order30.47-57.14%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Other theft20.31-60.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
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 offences249.80-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson83.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.24-30.00%
Public order71.0975.00%
Other theft51.0925.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-69.23%
Burglary30.62-57.14%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.6922.22%
Vehicle crime135.13116.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.0242.86%
Burglary71.56-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-37.50%
Drugs40.780.00%
Other theft40.62-33.33%
Public order40.62-33.33%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.823.85%
Burglary94.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.40700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.24-22.22%
Public order61.09-14.29%
Other theft60.9350.00%
Vehicle crime60.9350.00%
Shoplifting30.93-57.14%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.8030.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.04-43.75%
Public order71.400.00%
Shoplifting71.0940.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-33.33%
Other crime30.620.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-83.33%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.110.00%
Public order72.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.930.00%
Shoplifting50.930.00%
Other theft40.780.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 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
September 20231

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202422
January 202424
December 202333
November 202327
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 202313
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20235
November 20238
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 3FQ 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. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1