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

Overview of Crime in DA7 4UG

PRESTON DRIVE, DA7 4UG, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.05 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4UG 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 4UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4UG, encompassing approximately 3213 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 4UG area, explore the DA7 4UG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA7 4UG area, visit the DA7 4UG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 4UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Lansdowne Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Gipsy Road with total crimes: 1

PRESTON DRIVE, DA7 4UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.05-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 behaviour45.29300.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 crime75.2916.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.18-44.44%
Burglary21.560.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

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 offences96.2228.57%
Vehicle crime62.8050.00%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.600.00%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20249
January 20243
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
September 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lansdowne Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Berkeley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kingsgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mayfair Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Madison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Colyton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1