KENT AVENUE, DA16 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2LP

KENT AVENUE, DA16 2LP, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.93 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2LP 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 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2LP, encompassing approximately 4100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DA16 2LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Rise East with total crimes: 1

KENT AVENUE, DA16 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-60.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 behaviour64.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.1733.33%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.41300.00%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.9350.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

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
August 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

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 3 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 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
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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Kent Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orchard Rise East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Falconwood Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Darnley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1