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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3JQ

BIRLING ROAD, DA8 3JQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.37 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3JQ, encompassing approximately 4220 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Badlow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stelling Road with total crimes: 2
  • East Holme with total crimes: 1

BIRLING ROAD, DA8 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.37150.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.13-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-77.78%
Public order20.47100.00%
Burglary10.47-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.870.00%
Burglary52.13400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-16.67%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft10.71-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.40-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.13100.00%
Other theft51.42150.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Burglary10.71-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.2429.41%
Burglary55.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-57.14%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1954.55%
Vehicle crime74.03133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Burglary51.18400.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
January 20249
December 202322
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 3JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. East Holme
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Colyers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northumberland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1