DEFOE CLOSE, DA8 3QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3QU

DEFOE CLOSE, DA8 3QU, Bexley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3QU 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 3QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3QU, encompassing approximately 5743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 3QU 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
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4

DEFOE CLOSE, DA8 3QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.0541.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22100.00%
Vehicle crime51.04400.00%
Public order50.87150.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.96250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-87.50%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.960.00%
Vehicle crime82.96100.00%
Drugs41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7033.33%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.71-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson92.96200.00%
Public order51.5766.67%
Vehicle crime40.87-55.56%
Shoplifting40.70100.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-40.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.80-20.59%
Vehicle crime94.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.57-28.57%
Burglary30.87-70.00%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-50.00%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Shoplifting20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.35-71.43%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.63100.00%
Burglary105.920.00%
Vehicle crime91.7450.00%
Other theft71.5775.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.22-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.22200.00%
Public order51.04-16.67%
Shoplifting30.87-57.14%
Robbery20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.960.00%
Shoplifting71.920.00%
Public order61.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202417
January 202417
December 202327
November 202334
October 202317

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310

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 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 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 3QU 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. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Old Haven Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ranworth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Slade Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Craydene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1