PRESTON DRIVE, DA7 4UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4UE

PRESTON DRIVE, DA7 4UE, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.04 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4UE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA7 postcode area, which has experienced 121 crimes and a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA7 4UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4UE, encompassing approximately 3287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 4UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Axminster Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Gipsy Road with total crimes: 1
  • Normanhurst Avenue with total crimes: 1

PRESTON DRIVE, DA7 4UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22100.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.560.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-80.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 crime74.5616.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.13-44.44%
Burglary21.520.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0850.00%
Vehicle crime62.7450.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.87-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Axminster Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Normanhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bognor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Berkeley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kingsgate Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Melanie Close
    Total1
    Burglary1