HEATHSIDE AVENUE, DA7 4PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4PY

HEATHSIDE AVENUE, DA7 4PY, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4PY 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 4PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4PY, encompassing approximately 4603 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA7 4PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Hudson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 2

HEATHSIDE AVENUE, DA7 4PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3416.67%
Shoplifting51.520.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.080.00%
Drugs61.52500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.300.00%
Shoplifting51.300.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7619.331420.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.5125.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.21400.00%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.09-20.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-66.67%
Robbery20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.30-28.57%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.21350.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.96600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Public order20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202476
January 20245
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20234

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hudson Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Somersham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bristow Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kingsgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mayfair Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1