ST MELLION CLOSE, SE28 8QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8QD

ST MELLION CLOSE, SE28 8QD, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8QD, encompassing approximately 3458 residents.

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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)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE28 8QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lytham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pointer Close with total crimes: 2
  • St Mellion Close with total crimes: 1

ST MELLION CLOSE, SE28 8QD 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 crime63.76500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-66.67%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-62.50%
Robbery20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.47700.00%
Vehicle crime22.31-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4914.29%
Vehicle crime42.31300.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9216.67%
Drugs22.02-50.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.10-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.73400.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Drugs41.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.180.00%
Drugs41.730.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20235
October 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 202412
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

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 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 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

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
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lytham Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pointer Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Mellion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Georges Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Princess Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Birkdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cherbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Turnbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1