FRANCIS AVENUE, DA7 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5BY

FRANCIS AVENUE, DA7 5BY, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.96 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5BY, encompassing approximately 3383 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Francis Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

FRANCIS AVENUE, DA7 5BY 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.96200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.84-40.00%
Public order21.77-71.43%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.7566.67%
Shoplifting92.96800.00%
Public order72.6675.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-16.67%
Public order41.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.21-14.29%
Public order51.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4833.33%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-25.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-66.67%
Other theft10.59-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5016.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.07500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77300.00%
Other theft41.18300.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 5BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Francis Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Ambleside Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Palmar Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silverdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1