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

Overview of Crime in DA7 5LF

MALVERN AVENUE, DA7 5LF, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.69 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5LF, encompassing approximately 4468 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 5LF 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 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
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 crime42.91300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
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 behaviour53.36400.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Public order10.670.00%
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 offences52.46150.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
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 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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

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 5LF 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. Oakhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. King Harolds Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1