BIRKDALE CLOSE, SE28 8JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8JX

BIRKDALE CLOSE, SE28 8JX, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8JX 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 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8JX, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE28 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lytham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Surlingham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Copperfield Road with total crimes: 2

BIRKDALE CLOSE, SE28 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.10-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour42.29-50.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3927.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.57700.00%
Vehicle crime22.04-50.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6157.14%
Vehicle crime42.80300.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.59-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-25.00%
Drugs20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.55500.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Drugs41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.06-25.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202414
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lytham Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Surlingham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Copperfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Drake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Mellion Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Troon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birkdale Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Watersmeet Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thamesbank Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Martham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1