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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3HS

BIRLING ROAD, DA8 3HS, Bexley has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3HS 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 3HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3HS, encompassing approximately 5879 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 3HS 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 3HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.59-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.85300.00%
Public order40.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.6833.33%
Drugs20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.97-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour133.0630.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Burglary20.51-60.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.1818.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.2366.67%
Vehicle crime101.70233.33%
Burglary51.7066.67%
Drugs40.850.00%
Public order30.68-40.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.82-48.39%
Criminal damage and arson62.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.02-14.29%
Public order51.0225.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-72.73%
Shoplifting30.5150.00%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.42-6.06%
Vehicle crime115.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.87-12.50%
Burglary41.19-60.00%
Public order40.680.00%
Other crime40.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-33.33%
Other theft30.68-25.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.9594.12%
Vehicle crime115.61266.67%
Burglary101.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.3650.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Public order40.68-33.33%
Shoplifting30.68-62.50%
Robbery20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.89-29.41%
Shoplifting82.0460.00%
Public order61.3620.00%
Other theft41.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.890.00%
Public order52.890.00%
Shoplifting50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 202311
November 202311
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
April 202419
January 202416
December 202331
November 202333
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20234
November 202310
September 20232

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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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 3HS 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. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cheviot Close
    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