KINGSWOOD AVENUE, DA17 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5HQ

KINGSWOOD AVENUE, DA17 5HQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA17 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA17 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5HQ, encompassing approximately 3445 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA17 5HQ area, explore the DA17 5HQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA17 5HQ area, visit the DA17 5HQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DA17 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leatherbottle Green with total crimes: 4
  • Glimpsing Green with total crimes: 4
  • Draper Close with total crimes: 3

KINGSWOOD AVENUE, DA17 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.00225.00%
Vehicle crime73.77600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03-44.44%
Other theft21.450.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.0666.67%
Public order31.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-77.78%
Drugs20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.29-18.18%
Other theft82.6160.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.32500.00%
Vehicle crime31.74-25.00%
Burglary20.87-50.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.55120.00%
Other theft53.19150.00%
Burglary41.45300.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.68-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.03-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-40.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.87166.67%
Burglary62.32500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.74-28.57%
Other crime21.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.030.00%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 5HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leatherbottle Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glimpsing Green
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Aspen Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Northwood Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parkway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Clive Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morvale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Upper Abbey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Paroma Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Centurion Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Laymarsh Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Tunstock Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1