LARCH GROVE, DA15 8WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA15 8WJ

LARCH GROVE, DA15 8WJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This DA15 8WJ 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 8WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA15 8WJ, encompassing approximately 3204 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA15 8WJ area, explore the DA15 8WJ Area information page.
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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: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA15 8WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Braundton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Halfway Street with total crimes: 3

LARCH GROVE, DA15 8WJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.87500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.870.00%
Burglary31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8166.67%
Burglary21.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-40.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.18-33.33%
Other theft21.870.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In November 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 offences96.24800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.81300.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-83.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20237

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Braundton Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Halfway Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Farm Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lingey Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Welbeck Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Firside Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Baytree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rowanwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1