FIRST AVENUE, DA7 5SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 5SS

FIRST AVENUE, DA7 5SS, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This DA7 5SS 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 5SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 5SS, encompassing approximately 2001 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 5SS area, explore the DA7 5SS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

DA7 5SS 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

FIRST AVENUE, DA7 5SS 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.000.00%
Shoplifting24.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-80.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.000.00%
Other crime12.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime912.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.500.00%
Robbery22.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.49-33.33%
Burglary34.00-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.9971.43%
Burglary76.00250.00%
Vehicle crime63.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.00100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.00133.33%
Burglary23.50100.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In October 2023, 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 crime46.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.000.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 5SS 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. Madison Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Totnes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lodge Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Keston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hartley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Langley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1