MORVALE CLOSE, DA17 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5HS

MORVALE CLOSE, DA17 5HS, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5HS, encompassing approximately 5446 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

DA17 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Draper Close with total crimes: 3
  • Walden Close with total crimes: 2
  • Clive Road with total crimes: 2

MORVALE CLOSE, DA17 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.3227.27%
Vehicle crime42.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-62.50%
Public order30.55200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.59266.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.02166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.94-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-57.14%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences106.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.8440.00%
Vehicle crime61.29-14.29%
Other theft51.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.960.00%
Vehicle crime71.29133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.10-16.67%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.67-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.650.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Walden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clive Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Morvale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Upper Abbey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Essenden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Paroma Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ripley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edwards Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Laymarsh Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Court Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kingswood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Upper Sheridan Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kentish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1