DA16 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3AU

DA16 3AU, Bexley has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3AU, encompassing approximately 4873 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 3AU area, explore the DA16 3AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

DA16 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Ruskin Drive with total crimes: 4

DA16 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.46-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.44250.00%
Theft from the person41.440.00%
Public order40.8233.33%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Robbery30.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.460.00%
Robbery41.640.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.21-90.91%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson112.46175.00%
Vehicle crime12.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.900.00%
Shoplifting122.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.460.00%
Public order51.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.44-30.77%
Shoplifting71.8516.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.44200.00%
Robbery51.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.8233.33%
Other theft30.82-40.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.23160.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6740.00%
Shoplifting61.44500.00%
Other theft51.23-28.57%
Public order41.0333.33%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Burglary30.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-81.82%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson119.64120.00%
Other theft72.260.00%
Burglary61.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences51.0366.67%
Public order31.0350.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.5962.50%
Vehicle crime92.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8525.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.62-66.67%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.850.00%
Shoplifting41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
September 20233

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 202311
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ruskin Drive
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Welling
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Station Approach South
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Quentin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Newlyn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Bellegrove Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1