LESSNESS AVENUE, DA7 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5SJ

LESSNESS AVENUE, DA7 5SJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.82 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5SJ, encompassing approximately 3144 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA7 5SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Lansdowne Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Lessness Avenue with total crimes: 2

LESSNESS AVENUE, DA7 5SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Other crime20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-25.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, 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 crime44.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.27-60.00%
Burglary21.27-60.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.63100.00%
Burglary53.180.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.59150.00%
Other theft11.59-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.540.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lansdowne Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lessness Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Madison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King Harolds Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. A206
    Total1
    Theft from the person1