BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DA14 4JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 4JZ

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DA14 4JZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA14 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA14 4JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4JZ, encompassing approximately 3007 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA14 4JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bexley Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Camborne Road with total crimes: 1

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DA14 4JZ 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 crime64.32500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.99200.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.32600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.32-60.00%
Burglary31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.32200.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.990.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 4JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Bexley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Camborne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Warren Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Embassy Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Melville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parkside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hemmings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tarling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Highview Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1