DOWNBANK AVENUE, DA7 6RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 6RS

DOWNBANK AVENUE, DA7 6RS, Bexley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6RS 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 6RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6RS, encompassing approximately 4241 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

DA7 6RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quantock Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hurstwood Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Pennine Way with total crimes: 2

DOWNBANK AVENUE, DA7 6RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.95116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-71.43%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.650.00%
Public order11.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.36600.00%
Vehicle crime71.6575.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.6550.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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 crime43.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 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 offences104.24-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.01175.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 6RS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Quantock Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Venners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Manor Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eversley Cross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Castleton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1