BERNAL CLOSE, SE28 8NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8NN

BERNAL CLOSE, SE28 8NN, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8NN 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 8NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8NN, encompassing approximately 4462 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE28 8NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fieldfare Road with total crimes: 8
  • Haldane Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wallace Close with total crimes: 2

BERNAL CLOSE, SE28 8NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.50-18.18%
Public order42.020.00%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.67-75.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.69266.67%
Public order42.46300.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.03-30.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6750.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.05-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.24150.00%
Other theft41.1233.33%
Public order30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-80.00%

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 offences117.8483.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.4625.00%
Drugs51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
April 202414
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fieldfare Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haldane Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wallace Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wroxham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pointer Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Goldcrest Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Kinder Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bayliss Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ormesby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cherbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Turnbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hodgkins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1