BOWFORD AVENUE, DA7 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4ST

BOWFORD AVENUE, DA7 4ST, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.07 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4ST, encompassing approximately 4823 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA7 4ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hudson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Somersham Road with total crimes: 1
  • Stanhope Road with total crimes: 1

BOWFORD AVENUE, DA7 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.07-50.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs64.35500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.240.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-71.43%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.15600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-40.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime72.9075.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.45-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.35140.00%
Vehicle crime42.490.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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