ELMSTEAD ROAD, DA8 3JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3JA

ELMSTEAD ROAD, DA8 3JA, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3JA 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 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3JA, encompassing approximately 5449 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 3JA 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
  • The Nursery with total crimes: 4

ELMSTEAD ROAD, DA8 3JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.79130.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.22-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.92300.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.5155.56%
Violence and sexual offences102.57-50.00%
Public order31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.18100.00%
Vehicle crime103.67400.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.8450.00%
Burglary41.6533.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.14-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour61.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1066.67%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-71.43%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime73.30-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-28.57%
Other crime40.920.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-40.00%
Burglary20.55-75.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.7480.00%
Vehicle crime104.95400.00%
Burglary81.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.47-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.2825.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
April 202420
January 202410
December 202318
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
April 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 202410
January 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 3JA 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. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Colyers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1