GARDEN AVENUE, DA7 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4LF

GARDEN AVENUE, DA7 4LF, Bexley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4LF, encompassing approximately 3221 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 4LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Ambleside Road with total crimes: 2

GARDEN AVENUE, DA7 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.41300.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.48200.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.62-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.83800.00%
Vehicle crime42.79100.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-25.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.66-63.64%
Public order21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.52120.00%
Other theft33.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.590.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20249
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ambleside Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palmar Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stonefield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Woolwich Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1