SOUTH ROAD, DA8 3RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3RA

SOUTH ROAD, DA8 3RA, Bexley has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3RA 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 3RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3RA, encompassing approximately 6513 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DA8 3RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 4

SOUTH ROAD, DA8 3RA 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.29-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour123.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.770.00%
Public order40.77-20.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.90-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.5315.38%
Public order52.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.77400.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-62.50%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.840.00%
Vehicle crime82.00100.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Robbery30.61-25.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Public order30.46-62.50%
Other theft30.46-40.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.67-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour133.8418.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.00150.00%
Public order81.54100.00%
Other theft51.23150.00%
Robbery40.770.00%
Burglary40.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-66.67%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.4343.48%
Vehicle crime125.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.8422.22%
Burglary101.6942.86%
Shoplifting61.54-62.50%
Drugs50.920.00%
Robbery40.77100.00%
Public order40.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-55.56%
Other theft20.61-71.43%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.82-11.54%
Shoplifting163.53-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson92.46200.00%
Vehicle crime91.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.38-25.00%
Burglary71.38600.00%
Other theft71.07133.33%
Public order61.07-14.29%
Robbery20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.6652.94%
Shoplifting263.99225.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.990.00%
Public order71.84-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.07-33.33%
Other theft30.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-62.50%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.610.00%
Public order91.840.00%
Vehicle crime91.380.00%
Shoplifting81.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.230.00%
Other theft51.230.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
April 202425
January 202425
December 202333
November 202323
October 202326
September 202317

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 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 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 202316
October 202326
September 20238

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 202413
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1