OAKHURST GARDENS, DA7 5JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5JP

OAKHURST GARDENS, DA7 5JP, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.46 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5JP 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 5JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5JP, encompassing approximately 4869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DA7 5JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chessington Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • The Pantiles with total crimes: 1
  • Bristow Road with total crimes: 1

OAKHURST GARDENS, DA7 5JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.82-25.00%
Drugs20.62-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-60.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs84.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.030.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.05-20.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.90250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.440.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.46-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chessington Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. The Pantiles
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bristow 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. Oakhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. King Harolds Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Whitfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1