GLOUCESTER AVENUE, DA16 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2LJ

GLOUCESTER AVENUE, DA16 2LJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.48 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2LJ, encompassing approximately 4308 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA16 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 5
  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Buckingham Avenue with total crimes: 2

GLOUCESTER AVENUE, DA16 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.48-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.46-60.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.3966.67%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.3250.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-57.14%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.48133.33%
Vehicle crime31.62-57.14%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

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 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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kent Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Buckingham Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Orchard Rise East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Falconwood Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1