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

Overview of Crime in DA5 3AT

CROFTON AVENUE, DA5 3AT, Bexley has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.99 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3AT 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 3AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3AT, encompassing approximately 4024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DA5 3AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shirley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Harcourt Avenue with total crimes: 1

CROFTON AVENUE, DA5 3AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime51.99400.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.48900.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%

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 crime53.23150.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.74-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-60.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.22150.00%
Vehicle crime51.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 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
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rowley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Murchison Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wakeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1