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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3JE

BIRLING ROAD, DA8 3JE, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.95 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3JE 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 3JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3JE, encompassing approximately 5060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 3JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larner Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pennine Way with total crimes: 2
  • Selkirk Drive with total crimes: 2

BIRLING ROAD, DA8 3JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.5716.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.38-69.23%
Public order20.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1185.71%
Anti-social behaviour62.5720.00%
Vehicle crime51.1966.67%
Burglary50.9966.67%
Public order20.990.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.74-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour51.3866.67%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5950.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.71-5.00%
Vehicle crime53.75-54.55%
Burglary30.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-66.67%
Public order20.400.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.0881.82%
Vehicle crime113.951000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.17100.00%
Burglary61.190.00%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202413
January 20247
December 202319
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

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
January 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 3JE postcode area is presented below.

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