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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3SW

BEXLEY ROAD, DA8 3SW, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3SW 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 3SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3SW, encompassing approximately 3546 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA8 3SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Maximfeldt Road with total crimes: 2

BEXLEY ROAD, DA8 3SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs44.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.820.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.54250.00%
Shoplifting11.970.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.56-77.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.20-10.00%
Vehicle crime52.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41200.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.77-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9010.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-40.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3311.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.82-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4133.33%
Robbery11.130.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247
March 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20249
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Adit Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1