MELROSE AVENUE, DA1 3QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 3QX

MELROSE AVENUE, DA1 3QX, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 550 crimes and a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 3QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3QX, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 3QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rochester Way with total crimes: 2
  • Galloway Drive with total crimes: 2

MELROSE AVENUE, DA1 3QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.68400.00%
Drugs23.200.00%
Robbery21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-50.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Other crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.560.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.640.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.280.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.640.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.04100.00%
Vehicle crime33.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.920.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.8450.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.560.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 3QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillcrest Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Rochester Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 3. Galloway Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Falstaff Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cortland Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alderman Close
    Total1
    Other crime1