DORSET AVENUE, DA16 2PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2PX

DORSET AVENUE, DA16 2PX, Bexley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.05 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2PX 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 2PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2PX, encompassing approximately 4920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA16 2PX 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

DORSET AVENUE, DA16 2PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8150.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 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 behaviour42.24300.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0816.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.02150.00%
Burglary31.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8650.00%
Burglary41.220.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime83.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 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 2PX 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. Westmoreland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cornwall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Falconwood Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1