LEA VALE, DA1 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 4DL

LEA VALE, DA1 4DL, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.41 per 1,000 population. This DA1 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 4DL, encompassing approximately 669 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 4DL area, explore the DA1 4DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

DA1 4DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braeside Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Close with total crimes: 2
  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 2

LEA VALE, DA1 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary319.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.99-71.43%
Vehicle crime22.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.99-50.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%

In August 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 offences726.88250.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime35.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.480.00%
Possession of weapons12.990.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour519.41400.00%
Vehicle crime47.4733.33%
Public order25.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.99-33.33%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson420.9133.33%
Vehicle crime35.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.48-66.67%
Burglary24.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.990.00%
Other theft11.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.8828.57%
Criminal damage and arson313.440.00%
Vehicle crime34.48-50.00%
Burglary14.480.00%
Other theft11.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences740.320.00%
Vehicle crime610.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.96-14.29%
Other theft28.96100.00%
Drugs22.990.00%
Public order22.99100.00%
Burglary12.990.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.450.00%
Vehicle crime210.450.00%
Shoplifting12.990.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 4DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Braeside Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Woodside Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakwood Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Grazeley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hall Place Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1