BEXLEY ROAD, DA8 3SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3SH

BEXLEY ROAD, DA8 3SH, Bexley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3SH 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 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3SH, encompassing approximately 3191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA8 3SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4

BEXLEY ROAD, DA8 3SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs712.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8833.33%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Public order30.94-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.650.00%
Public order54.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.22600.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.390.00%
Vehicle crime43.760.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.63-84.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.04-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour104.07150.00%
Vehicle crime83.13300.00%
Robbery42.510.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Drugs20.63100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.410.00%
Shoplifting95.95-50.00%
Robbery42.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.94-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.3846.15%
Shoplifting185.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour125.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.7616.67%
Vehicle crime72.1975.00%
Robbery62.19200.00%
Burglary51.8825.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2120.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.820.00%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Robbery20.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202412
January 202410
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202414
March 20242
January 202413
December 202319
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20239
November 202318
October 202321

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. West Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Stonewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Medley Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mildred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1