AVENUE ROAD, DA7 4EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4EP

AVENUE ROAD, DA7 4EP, Bexley has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA7 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA7 4EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4EP, encompassing approximately 2969 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 4EP area, explore the DA7 4EP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 4EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 2

AVENUE ROAD, DA7 4EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.7925.00%
Other theft53.37400.00%
Shoplifting51.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-33.33%
Drugs31.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.690.00%
Public order52.020.00%
Shoplifting51.680.00%
Drugs41.680.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.34-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7842.103800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1526.270.00%
Vehicle crime75.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.360.00%
Public order62.020.00%
Burglary62.02500.00%
Robbery32.02200.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.68-75.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Robbery10.34-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.1912.50%
Shoplifting86.060.00%
Robbery62.6950.00%
Other theft52.02-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.19166.67%
Other theft95.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-42.86%
Robbery41.35300.00%
Burglary41.3533.33%
Drugs31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3616.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.36-64.71%
Public order32.02-40.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.730.00%
Shoplifting62.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.020.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20242
April 202415
January 202418
December 202316
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202478
March 20242
January 20248
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 4EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hanover Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackthorn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bexley Heath
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Glynde Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palmeira Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1