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

Overview of Crime in DA5 3BB

HOWARD AVENUE, DA5 3BB, Bexley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3BB 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 3BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3BB, encompassing approximately 2742 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 3BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viewfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 2
  • Oakley Park with total crimes: 2

HOWARD AVENUE, DA5 3BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.47600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.55100.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 behaviour42.55-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.83800.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.28100.00%
Vehicle crime12.19-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences34.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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 offences21.820.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

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 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20249
January 20241
November 20233

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 3BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Viewfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Blenheim Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Oakley Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Festival Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rowley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wakeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stansted Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1