HURSTWOOD AVENUE, DA7 6SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 6SQ

HURSTWOOD AVENUE, DA7 6SQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population. This DA7 6SQ 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 6SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 6SQ, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA7 6SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurstwood Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Quantock Road with total crimes: 6
  • Northend Road with total crimes: 2

HURSTWOOD AVENUE, DA7 6SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.49400.00%
Public order31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.980.00%
Public order23.560.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3162.50%
Vehicle crime94.62125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.20-25.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.96-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.8540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.42-20.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.87-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour64.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.13400.00%
Vehicle crime51.7866.67%
Robbery41.78300.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.690.00%
Burglary52.130.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 202316

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 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
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hurstwood Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Quantock Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Northend Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Scott Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Pennine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Venners Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Haven Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ranworth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selkirk Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Cloudesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eversley Cross
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Drummond Close
    Total1
    Public order1