BADLOW CLOSE, DA8 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3SA

BADLOW CLOSE, DA8 3SA, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3SA 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 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3SA, encompassing approximately 6052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DA8 3SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 4
  • Boundary Street with total crimes: 4
  • The Nursery with total crimes: 4

BADLOW CLOSE, DA8 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1136.36%
Vehicle crime62.48500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.99-44.44%
Public order30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.79-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.820.00%
Public order31.49-25.00%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-87.50%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 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 offences199.2526.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.1450.00%
Vehicle crime81.49300.00%
Burglary51.3266.67%
Public order40.83-20.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft20.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.60-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson62.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.99-40.00%
Other theft50.9925.00%
Public order50.8325.00%
Shoplifting30.8350.00%
Burglary30.50-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.50-81.82%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.3816.00%
Vehicle crime114.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.8266.67%
Burglary81.65-11.11%
Other theft41.32-20.00%
Public order40.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-20.00%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.248.70%
Vehicle crime114.13266.67%
Burglary91.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49-33.33%
Other theft50.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.83150.00%
Shoplifting30.83-57.14%
Public order20.50-71.43%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.2527.78%
Anti-social behaviour93.80-18.18%
Public order71.490.00%
Shoplifting71.1640.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.970.00%
Public order71.820.00%
Shoplifting51.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202419
January 202415
December 202329
November 202325
October 202323
September 202318

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248
January 20242
December 202311
November 202311
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
September 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 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
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arthur Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Boundary Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Nursery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Colyers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Downton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1