DA8 3PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3PP

DA8 3PP, Bexley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3PP 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 3PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3PP, encompassing approximately 6516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 3PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurstwood Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 4

DA8 3PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.21-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour93.07-52.63%
Vehicle crime41.38300.00%
Public order40.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6133.33%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.9840.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.2272.73%
Burglary42.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-90.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.67-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour112.3057.14%
Vehicle crime101.69233.33%
Burglary51.5325.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Public order20.61-66.67%
Other theft20.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences178.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.07-36.36%
Public order61.07100.00%
Burglary40.92-33.33%
Other theft40.6133.33%
Vehicle crime30.61-76.92%
Shoplifting30.4650.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.356.25%
Vehicle crime135.2244.44%
Anti-social behaviour111.9922.22%
Burglary61.69-33.33%
Robbery40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-33.33%
Drugs30.610.00%
Other theft30.46-40.00%
Public order30.46-40.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.4345.45%
Burglary94.910.00%
Vehicle crime91.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.38-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson61.38200.00%
Public order50.92-37.50%
Other theft50.7725.00%
Shoplifting30.77-57.14%
Robbery20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.380.00%
Public order81.990.00%
Shoplifting71.230.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 202313
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 202415
January 202417
December 202334
November 202332
October 202322

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232

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

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

  • 1. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1