HEATH WAY, DA8 3LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3LY

HEATH WAY, DA8 3LY, Bexley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3LY 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 3LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3LY, encompassing approximately 3519 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 3LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stonecroft Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stelling Road with total crimes: 2

HEATH WAY, DA8 3LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.97-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.9940.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.9615.38%
Violence and sexual offences54.2625.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.95116.67%
Vehicle crime43.69-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.14-71.43%
Burglary41.14300.00%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.9527.27%
Vehicle crime73.98600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9920.00%
Other theft41.70300.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences119.66-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-28.57%
Burglary51.42150.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting20.57-60.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.8375.00%
Shoplifting51.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-28.57%
Other theft41.4233.33%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.830.00%
Public order41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 202414
December 202311
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Limewood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stonecroft Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Castleton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. East Holme
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Colyers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Northumberland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnehurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Northumberland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1