LYTHAM CLOSE, SE28 8QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8QH

LYTHAM CLOSE, SE28 8QH, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8QH 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 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8QH, encompassing approximately 2527 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE28 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

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

LYTHAM CLOSE, SE28 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.75150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery23.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-80.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.96400.00%
Vehicle crime21.98-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.14-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.98200.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%

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 offences75.9375.00%
Drugs22.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.93-60.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.730.00%
Drugs43.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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