MELANIE CLOSE, DA7 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5JH

MELANIE CLOSE, DA7 5JH, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.87 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5JH, encompassing approximately 4177 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA7 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Berkeley Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Kingsgate Close with total crimes: 1

MELANIE CLOSE, DA7 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs42.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-60.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-80.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.20-28.57%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0775.00%
Vehicle crime51.6825.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Other theft20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 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
January 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 5JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Berkeley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kingsgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mayfair Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oakhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Colyton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. King Harolds Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1