DA8 3QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3QP

DA8 3QP, Bexley has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3QP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 254 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 3QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3QP, encompassing approximately 6046 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 3QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Nursery with total crimes: 6
  • Northend Road with total crimes: 5
  • Peareswood Road with total crimes: 4

DA8 3QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.285.56%
Anti-social behaviour153.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Public order20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-90.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2712.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.9866.67%
Vehicle crime101.65150.00%
Drugs41.650.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.43-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson92.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49-40.00%
Public order50.9966.67%
Vehicle crime40.83-69.23%
Other theft30.660.00%
Shoplifting30.5050.00%
Burglary30.50-40.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.90-17.14%
Vehicle crime134.8044.44%
Anti-social behaviour102.1525.00%
Burglary51.65-50.00%
Robbery40.83100.00%
Other theft30.66-57.14%
Public order30.50-40.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-50.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.2259.09%
Burglary105.790.00%
Vehicle crime91.6580.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.49-38.46%
Other theft71.3275.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16200.00%
Public order50.99-16.67%
Shoplifting30.83-57.14%
Robbery20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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 offences2210.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.64-27.78%
Shoplifting72.1540.00%
Public order61.1620.00%
Vehicle crime50.9925.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.414.76%
Anti-social behaviour183.6463.64%
Criminal damage and arson62.98-14.29%
Public order50.990.00%
Shoplifting50.8366.67%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Other theft40.660.00%
Drugs20.66-75.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.470.00%
Drugs81.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.320.00%
Public order51.160.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313
September 202318
August 202311

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 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
August 20231

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202418
January 202416
December 202329
November 202335
October 202322
September 202322
August 202321

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20238

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 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
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Nursery
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Northend Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Peareswood Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Arthur Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cloudesley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Craydene Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Pennine Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furners Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. South Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Boundary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Guild Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mendip Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Brendon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Selkirk Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Halstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Brasted Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Larner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1