THE DRIVE, DA5 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 3BY

THE DRIVE, DA5 3BY, Bexley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.29 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3BY, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DA5 3BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Rowley Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 1

THE DRIVE, DA5 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting52.29150.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.06100.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.80-50.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.08500.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.020.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rowley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1