DOVEDALE CLOSE, DA16 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3BU

DOVEDALE CLOSE, DA16 3BU, Bexley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3BU, encompassing approximately 4366 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

DA16 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Burnell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Yew Tree Close with total crimes: 2

DOVEDALE CLOSE, DA16 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.1850.00%
Theft from the person52.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.15-28.57%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.600.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.23-90.91%

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 arson112.75175.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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 theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-57.14%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6050.00%
Burglary51.37150.00%
Public order41.15100.00%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.830.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202414
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Welling
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Station Approach South
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1