EDWIN CLOSE, DA7 5QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5QH

EDWIN CLOSE, DA7 5QH, Bexley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5QH 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 5QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5QH, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA7 5QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chessington Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Elmhurst with total crimes: 2
  • Stapleton Road with total crimes: 2

EDWIN CLOSE, DA7 5QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5960.00%
Vehicle crime32.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-66.67%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.22-53.85%
Vehicle crime32.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.3462.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.930.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 202313
November 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chessington Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Elmhurst
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Stapleton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shinglewell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bedonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lenham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Charton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Renshaw Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Upper Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1