MARTENS AVENUE, DA7 6AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 6AB

MARTENS AVENUE, DA7 6AB, Bexley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.59 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6AB 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 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6AB, encompassing approximately 3234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA7 6AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Braeside Crescent with total crimes: 3

MARTENS AVENUE, DA7 6AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.59-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.7820.00%
Burglary51.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4262.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.4925.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.09-33.33%
Robbery12.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.82-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime52.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55300.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5118.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.02-33.33%
Burglary33.0950.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.8225.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.6457.14%
Shoplifting23.400.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.710.00%
Other theft52.160.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 6AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Braeside Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Watling Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brummel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Martens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1