DA8 3PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3PR

DA8 3PR, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3PR 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 3PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3PR, encompassing approximately 6354 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 3PR area, explore the DA8 3PR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 3PR 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 3PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.085.56%
Anti-social behaviour92.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.42300.00%
Public order40.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.55125.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.8312.50%
Burglary42.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-88.89%
Other theft10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.24-11.11%
Vehicle crime92.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.4233.33%
Burglary41.26-42.86%
Drugs40.630.00%
Public order20.63-66.67%
Other theft20.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.66-33.33%
Burglary72.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-45.45%
Public order60.94100.00%
Other theft40.94100.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-75.00%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.2817.39%
Vehicle crime124.2520.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8937.50%
Burglary61.73-14.29%
Robbery40.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-20.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Public order30.47-40.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Shoplifting20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.86-4.17%
Vehicle crime103.62233.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.57-33.33%
Burglary71.26600.00%
Other theft61.1050.00%
Public order50.94-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.790.00%
Shoplifting30.79-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.78-20.00%
Public order81.8933.33%
Shoplifting71.2640.00%
Other theft41.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.780.00%
Public order62.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.940.00%
Shoplifting50.940.00%
Other theft50.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 202312
November 202310
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202416
January 202418
December 202327
November 202323
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 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
September 20236

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 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
September 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 3PR 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. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Freeland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1