LOVEL AVENUE, DA16 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3JQ

LOVEL AVENUE, DA16 3JQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3JQ, encompassing approximately 4776 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rackham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Burnell Avenue with total crimes: 3

LOVEL AVENUE, DA16 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.91120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3040.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.05-73.68%
Public order31.0550.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.5490.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime62.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-16.67%
Burglary41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-50.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-33.33%
Burglary41.26300.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.67100.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.51-40.00%
Other theft41.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202419
January 202410
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rackham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1