DRUMMOND CLOSE, DA8 3QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3QS

DRUMMOND CLOSE, DA8 3QS, Bexley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3QS 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 3QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3QS, encompassing approximately 5031 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 3QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurstwood Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Quantock Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Nursery with total crimes: 4

DRUMMOND CLOSE, DA8 3QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.5540.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.17-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson61.39100.00%
Public order41.19100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.18-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-87.50%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.15110.00%
Vehicle crime84.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5933.33%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.57-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.99133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-71.43%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.55-30.43%
Vehicle crime73.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-33.33%
Other crime30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Public order20.60-60.00%
Other theft20.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.12109.09%
Burglary84.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.59-25.00%
Other theft61.1920.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Public order51.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Robbery20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.190.00%
Vehicle crime61.590.00%
Other theft51.190.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

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 20246
August 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202421
January 202410
December 202316
November 202323
October 202311

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 18 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20232

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 3QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Quantock Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Venners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Haven Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ranworth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cheviot Close
    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