HIGHSTEAD CRESCENT, DA8 3JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3JD

HIGHSTEAD CRESCENT, DA8 3JD, Bexley has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3JD 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 3JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3JD, encompassing approximately 5620 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 3JD area, explore the DA8 3JD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA8 3JD area, visit the DA8 3JD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA8 3JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Nursery with total crimes: 4
  • Larner Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pennine Way with total crimes: 2

HIGHSTEAD CRESCENT, DA8 3JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.6344.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-50.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.6014.29%
Public order31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0136.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.6740.00%
Vehicle crime71.25133.33%
Burglary61.25100.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.98-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9666.67%
Vehicle crime30.89-66.67%
Burglary30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.36-13.04%
Vehicle crime93.56-18.18%
Other crime31.600.00%
Other theft30.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-50.00%
Burglary30.53-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-25.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.3264.29%
Vehicle crime114.09450.00%
Burglary71.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-42.86%
Other theft40.71100.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202415
January 202411
December 202320
November 202323
October 202314

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Colyers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1