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

Overview of Crime in DA1 3QZ

MELROSE AVENUE, DA1 3QZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This DA1 3QZ 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 3QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 3QZ, encompassing approximately 1651 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 3QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rochester Way with total crimes: 2

MELROSE AVENUE, DA1 3QZ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.48400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.030.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%

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 theft35.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 offences22.420.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.610.00%

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 arson67.8750.00%
Vehicle crime33.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-60.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.5180.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.2725.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.03-20.00%
Other theft32.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.42-33.33%
Robbery11.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.420.00%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Other theft21.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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
September 20233

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hillcrest Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Rochester Way
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Galloway Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Falstaff Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cortland Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Alderman Close
    Total1
    Other crime1