CURLEW CLOSE, SE28 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8HT

CURLEW CLOSE, SE28 8HT, Bexley has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 209 crimes and a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE28 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8HT, encompassing approximately 5317 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE28 8HT area, explore the SE28 8HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE28 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kinder Close with total crimes: 4
  • Walsham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Nickelby Close with total crimes: 3

CURLEW CLOSE, SE28 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2711.76%
Anti-social behaviour113.5783.33%
Public order42.0733.33%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.7741.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.20-14.29%
Public order31.13-40.00%
Other theft30.5650.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.26133.33%
Public order51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-50.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences106.02-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.8820.00%
Public order51.1366.67%
Other theft40.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-62.50%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-87.50%
Drugs10.19-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7888.89%
Vehicle crime83.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50400.00%
Drugs50.94400.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Public order30.5650.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.69-52.94%
Public order21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-88.89%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.820.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202417
January 202412
December 202310
November 202317
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE28 8HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kinder Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Walsham Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nickelby Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Poplar Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Glendale Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Surlingham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Fleming Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Copperfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Drake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Watersmeet Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thamesbank Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Rollesby Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Goldcrest Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Linnet Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bledlow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Crowden Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Whernside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bayliss Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Ormesby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Martham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hodgkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Eastern Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1