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

Overview of Crime in DA7 6BA

MARTENS AVENUE, DA7 6BA, Bexley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6BA 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 6BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6BA, encompassing approximately 1382 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA7 6BA 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
  • Watling Street with total crimes: 2

MARTENS AVENUE, DA7 6BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences39.40-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-50.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-33.33%
Public order21.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

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 offences713.0240.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.620.00%
Vehicle crime43.62300.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.68150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.62-57.14%
Burglary22.17100.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-66.67%
Other theft10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.5716.67%
Vehicle crime35.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Drugs10.72-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime54.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6250.00%
Public order32.17200.00%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 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
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20245
December 20232

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 6BA postcode area is presented below.

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