BLENDON DRIVE, DA5 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 3AA

BLENDON DRIVE, DA5 3AA, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA5 postcode area, which has experienced 9 crimes and a crime rate of 0.42 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA5 3AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3AA, encompassing approximately 3525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • The Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Blendon Drive with total crimes: 1

BLENDON DRIVE, DA5 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.40-57.14%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-80.00%

In January 2024, 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 crime74.54600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.9925.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-33.33%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-66.67%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA5 3AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime2
  • 2. The Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Blendon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Elmwood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bridgen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oakway Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A221
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1