LEYSDOWN AVENUE, DA7 6AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 6AY

LEYSDOWN AVENUE, DA7 6AY, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.45 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6AY 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 6AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6AY, encompassing approximately 1693 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA7 6AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braeside Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Halcot Avenue with total crimes: 2

LEYSDOWN AVENUE, DA7 6AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.45-28.57%
Burglary32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Public order21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.13-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.95-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.27-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.95100.00%
Vehicle crime22.36-33.33%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.810.00%
Vehicle crime35.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.77-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3266.67%
Vehicle crime32.9550.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20249
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Braeside Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Watling Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Woodside Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Martens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakwood Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Grazeley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Marden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hall Place Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1