CENTRAL AVENUE, DA16 3BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3BB

CENTRAL AVENUE, DA16 3BB, Bexley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3BB 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 3BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3BB, encompassing approximately 4614 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6
  • Ruskin Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Burnell Avenue with total crimes: 3

CENTRAL AVENUE, DA16 3BB 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.60400.00%
Theft from the person41.080.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.65-72.73%
Other theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.070.00%
Robbery52.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.22-90.91%

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 arson112.60175.00%
Vehicle crime12.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.480.00%
Shoplifting103.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.170.00%
Public order41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

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 theft10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.37166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.7325.00%
Shoplifting51.08400.00%
Burglary41.08-42.86%
Public order40.8733.33%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.3775.00%
Burglary71.52600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-50.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.200.00%
Vehicle crime61.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 202414
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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