ASHCROFT AVENUE, DA15 8NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA15 8NR

ASHCROFT AVENUE, DA15 8NR, Bexley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This DA15 8NR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA15 postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA15 8NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA15 8NR, encompassing approximately 4542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA15 8NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groombridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Blackfen Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

ASHCROFT AVENUE, DA15 8NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1416.67%
Vehicle crime83.08700.00%
Shoplifting41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-92.86%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.701300.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.089.09%
Robbery32.640.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-83.33%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.62120.00%
Shoplifting62.42-40.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.60900.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.88-33.33%
Drugs10.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.32-14.29%
Drugs31.32200.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.84-36.36%
Public order51.54150.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.420.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202411
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202414
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 20231
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA15 8NR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Groombridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Blackfen Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Maple Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Gwillim Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chailey Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cedar Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. The Oval
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Darnley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Clayworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elmcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1