EASTGATE CLOSE, SE28 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8PJ

EASTGATE CLOSE, SE28 8PJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8PJ, encompassing approximately 4971 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE28 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nickelby Close with total crimes: 11
  • Fieldfare Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lytham Close with total crimes: 2

EASTGATE CLOSE, SE28 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.05-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour112.2122.22%
Vehicle crime72.21133.33%
Public order61.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4511.76%
Anti-social behaviour93.82-18.18%
Public order51.81150.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6413.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.42120.00%
Vehicle crime32.21-40.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4425.00%
Vehicle crime53.02150.00%
Public order51.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.0166.67%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%

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 offences126.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4120.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-50.00%
Drugs20.60-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.457.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.21500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21400.00%
Drugs51.0125.00%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

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 offences146.84-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.82-52.94%
Drugs41.610.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
April 202417
January 202415
December 202312
November 202315
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202411
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Nickelby Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Fieldfare Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lytham Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Haldane Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wallace Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wroxham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Pointer Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Mellion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Georges Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Princess Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Birkdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Voyagers Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kinder Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bayliss Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Ormesby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cherbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Turnbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hodgkins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1