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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3SP

BEXLEY ROAD, DA8 3SP, Bexley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3SP 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 3SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3SP, encompassing approximately 3543 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA8 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hind Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Athol Road with total crimes: 3

BEXLEY ROAD, DA8 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.82200.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-87.50%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0542.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.82166.67%
Other theft42.260.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.36-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.34-41.18%
Other theft32.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.59142.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.80500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-60.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.980.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 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 3SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ling Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hind Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Athol Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. De Luci Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Friday Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Adit Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1