FAIRWATER AVENUE, DA16 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2HY

FAIRWATER AVENUE, DA16 2HY, Bexley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.65 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2HY, encompassing approximately 5211 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA16 2HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groombridge Close with total crimes: 6
  • Dansington Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dorset Avenue with total crimes: 2

FAIRWATER AVENUE, DA16 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences83.6560.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.54200.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.11400.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.73-25.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.45100.00%
Vehicle crime41.15-55.56%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime92.88800.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-60.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 2HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Groombridge Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Dansington Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Dorset Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lancelot Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birch Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Yorkland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bradenham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ingleton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1