DA7 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5HJ

DA7 5HJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.09 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5HJ, encompassing approximately 4793 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DA7 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollingbourne Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Chessington Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bedonwell Road with total crimes: 1

DA7 5HJ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Drugs20.63-60.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs52.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences52.29400.00%
Vehicle crime41.04300.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.09150.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollingbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chessington Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bedonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Pantiles
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Little Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1