MYRTLE CLOSE, DA8 3PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3PT

MYRTLE CLOSE, DA8 3PT, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3PT 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 3PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3PT, encompassing approximately 6307 residents.

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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 (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA8 3PT 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

MYRTLE CLOSE, DA8 3PT 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 offences197.135.56%
Anti-social behaviour93.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.43300.00%
Public order40.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6333.33%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.8536.36%
Burglary32.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-88.89%

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 offences157.93-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour112.3883.33%
Vehicle crime91.74200.00%
Drugs41.430.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Public order20.32-60.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.93-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.95-45.45%
Public order50.9566.67%
Burglary40.79-33.33%
Other theft40.6333.33%
Vehicle crime30.63-75.00%
Shoplifting30.4850.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.003.45%
Vehicle crime124.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.9037.50%
Burglary61.74-33.33%
Robbery40.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-33.33%
Drugs30.630.00%
Other theft30.48-40.00%
Public order30.48-40.00%
Other crime30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.0545.00%
Burglary94.600.00%
Vehicle crime81.43166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.27200.00%
Public order50.95-37.50%
Other theft50.7925.00%
Shoplifting30.79-57.14%
Robbery20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.170.00%
Public order81.900.00%
Shoplifting71.270.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 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 20238
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202415
January 202417
December 202330
November 202329
October 202320

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20245
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 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
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 3PT 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. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1