CROFTON AVENUE, DA5 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 3AS

CROFTON AVENUE, DA5 3AS, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3AS, encompassing approximately 3708 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA5 3AS area, explore the DA5 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA5 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shirley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Viewfield Road with total crimes: 3

CROFTON AVENUE, DA5 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.58900.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.70100.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.040.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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 offences64.04200.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.62100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.5840.00%
Vehicle crime51.89400.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Shirley Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Viewfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Eynsford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Penhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Murchison Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wakeford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1