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

Overview of Crime in SE28 8JX

BIRKDALE CLOSE, SE28 8JX, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population (September 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.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE28 8JX area, explore the SE28 8JX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE28 8JX area, visit the SE28 8JX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SE28 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lytham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wroxham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pointer Close with total crimes: 2

BIRKDALE CLOSE, SE28 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.33500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences126.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.060.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 202414
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lytham Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wroxham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pointer Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Mellion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Georges Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Princess Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Birkdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Voyagers Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cherbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Turnbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1