FESTIVAL CLOSE, DA5 3JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA5 3JE

FESTIVAL CLOSE, DA5 3JE, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This DA5 3JE 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 3JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA5 3JE, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA5 3JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blenheim Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shirley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Canterbury Avenue with total crimes: 1

FESTIVAL CLOSE, DA5 3JE 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.760.00%
Burglary11.760.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.65300.00%
Vehicle crime24.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.6566.67%
Public order22.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.290.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20248
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blenheim Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Canterbury Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Abbeyhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bexley Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Festival Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wakeford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stansted Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1