BIRCHINGTON CLOSE, DA7 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5ED

BIRCHINGTON CLOSE, DA7 5ED, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5ED 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 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5ED, encompassing approximately 1784 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilary Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 2
  • Francis Avenue with total crimes: 2

BIRCHINGTON CLOSE, DA7 5ED 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-91.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.73-33.33%
Public order22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.36-57.14%
Burglary33.36200.00%
Other theft21.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.12-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.5727.27%
Vehicle crime37.850.00%
Other theft31.6850.00%
Public order21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.09-8.33%
Vehicle crime36.16200.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-75.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.730.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 202414
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hilary Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Francis Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brook Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Homer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1