MARTHAM CLOSE, SE28 8NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8NF

MARTHAM CLOSE, SE28 8NF, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE28 8NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8NF, encompassing approximately 4814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SE28 8NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairway Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Watersmeet Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fieldfare Road with total crimes: 3

MARTHAM CLOSE, SE28 8NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.6938.46%
Anti-social behaviour113.74175.00%
Vehicle crime32.28-25.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.858.33%
Public order52.7025.00%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8333.33%
Other theft30.83-25.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4920.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Public order40.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-57.14%
Drugs20.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-71.43%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.187.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.12-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.45600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.45400.00%
Drugs51.04150.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences146.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.91-55.56%
Public order21.660.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.9780.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.74-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.91500.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2336.36%
Anti-social behaviour103.12-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson12.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.530.00%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202418
January 202413
December 202312
November 202315
October 202314
September 202314
August 202315
July 202311

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 202318
August 202310
July 202317

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Fairway Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Watersmeet Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fieldfare Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eastgate Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Templar Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. St Mellion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thamesbank Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Manor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kinder Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Surlingham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lytham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Georges Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Redbourne Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Crowden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Glendale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wallace Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Walsham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Courtland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1