MALVERN AVENUE, DA7 5LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5LE

MALVERN AVENUE, DA7 5LE, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5LE 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 5LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5LE, encompassing approximately 4548 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA7 5LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Chessington Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Berkeley Avenue with total crimes: 1

MALVERN AVENUE, DA7 5LE 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 crime52.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In April 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 crime42.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.30400.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-66.67%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7420.00%
Vehicle crime51.32400.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.42150.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.860.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chessington Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Berkeley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kingsgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ferndale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mayfair Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oakhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. King Harolds Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1