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

Overview of Crime in DA14 4LE

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DA14 4LE, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.92 per 1,000 population. This DA14 4LE 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 4LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 4LE, encompassing approximately 4081 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: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA14 4LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Granville Road with total crimes: 2
  • Selborne Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, DA14 4LE 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.92500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour53.43150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.67600.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.71100.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.4333.33%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Other theft20.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-75.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.63-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.9650.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Granville Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Selborne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Camborne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Warren Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Embassy Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parkside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hemmings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Becks Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tarling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Highview Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1