DORCHESTER AVENUE, DA5 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 3AJ

DORCHESTER AVENUE, DA5 3AJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.31 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA5 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA5 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3AJ, encompassing approximately 3897 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DA5 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esher Close with total crimes: 3
  • Shirley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

DORCHESTER AVENUE, DA5 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.31300.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.05-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.08900.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In January 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 crime53.85150.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 202410
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Esher Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Murchison Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wakeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stansted Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1