ELMCROFT AVENUE, DA15 8NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA15 8NW

ELMCROFT AVENUE, DA15 8NW, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This DA15 8NW 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 8NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA15 8NW, encompassing approximately 4562 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA15 8NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackfen Road with total crimes: 5
  • Maple Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • The Oval with total crimes: 3

ELMCROFT AVENUE, DA15 8NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3814.29%
Vehicle crime41.75300.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

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 offences73.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53300.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.29133.33%
Shoplifting31.53-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.70900.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1950.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-40.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.3825.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.51-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences30.880.00%
Shoplifting20.66-84.62%
Public order20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.970.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 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 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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 202410
December 20231
November 20232
October 202313

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 8NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackfen Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Maple Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Oval
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Willow Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Cedar Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Lacebark Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elmcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1