BIRCH GROVE, DA16 2JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2JN

BIRCH GROVE, DA16 2JN, Bexley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2JN 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 2JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2JN, encompassing approximately 4789 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA16 2JN 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
  • Lancelot Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCH GROVE, DA16 2JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7616.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-33.33%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.30500.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.67-50.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9266.67%
Vehicle crime41.04-55.56%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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 crime93.13800.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 2JN 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. Lancelot Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Birch Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Yorkland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bradenham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ingleton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1