BIRLING ROAD, DA8 3HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3HR

BIRLING ROAD, DA8 3HR, Bexley has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3HR 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 3HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3HR, encompassing approximately 6061 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA8 3HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurstwood Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Quantock Road with total crimes: 6
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4

BIRLING ROAD, DA8 3HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.0847.06%
Anti-social behaviour74.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.15400.00%
Public order40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6633.33%
Drugs20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.6021.43%
Anti-social behaviour142.8027.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Burglary20.49-60.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.75-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.3183.33%
Vehicle crime91.81200.00%
Burglary51.4866.67%
Drugs40.820.00%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.59-53.12%
Anti-social behaviour62.47-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.9920.00%
Public order50.9966.67%
Other theft30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-75.00%
Shoplifting30.4950.00%
Burglary30.49-40.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.533.23%
Vehicle crime125.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.9837.50%
Burglary51.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-16.67%
Other theft40.82-20.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.33-33.33%
Robbery20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.0355.00%
Burglary105.110.00%
Vehicle crime91.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.32100.00%
Other theft50.9925.00%
Public order40.82-42.86%
Shoplifting30.66-62.50%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.300.00%
Shoplifting81.980.00%
Public order71.320.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 202312
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
April 202414
January 202415
December 202332
November 202331
October 202320

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 3HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Quantock Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Colyers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Thanet Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1