HOWARD AVENUE, DA5 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 3AX

HOWARD AVENUE, DA5 3AX, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3AX 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 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3AX, encompassing approximately 3749 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA5 3AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viewfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shirley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

HOWARD AVENUE, DA5 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.40-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.53900.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.6750.00%
Vehicle crime11.60-80.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.3333.33%
Public order31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.20100.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-50.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
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 offences64.27500.00%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 202410
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Viewfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rowley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Murchison Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wakeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stansted Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1