NORTHUMBERLAND CLOSE, DA8 3HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3HH

NORTHUMBERLAND CLOSE, DA8 3HH, Bexley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3HH 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 3HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3HH, encompassing approximately 5092 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-65.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 3HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stonecroft Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hind Crescent with total crimes: 4

NORTHUMBERLAND CLOSE, DA8 3HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.77-65.00%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.2753.85%
Violence and sexual offences83.93166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.69333.33%
Burglary42.55300.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.59-81.25%
Other theft30.59-57.14%
Drugs10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.680.00%
Other theft73.14133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.6614.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.14-60.00%
Burglary40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Public order30.59-25.00%
Other theft30.59-40.00%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.43-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour102.7525.00%
Other theft51.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-33.33%
Shoplifting40.79300.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.34-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.5720.00%
Other theft61.1850.00%
Public order41.18100.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In September 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 offences179.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Shoplifting40.790.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20243
January 202416
December 202316
November 202314
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
April 202413
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Limewood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stonecroft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hind Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hilary Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. East Holme
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Northumberland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barnehurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Northumberland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Homer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1