OAKDENE AVENUE, DA8 1EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1EJ

OAKDENE AVENUE, DA8 1EJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 1EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1EJ, encompassing approximately 4679 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DA8 1EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Road with total crimes: 7
  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hind Crescent with total crimes: 4

OAKDENE AVENUE, DA8 1EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6922.22%
Public order52.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07150.00%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-55.56%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.41-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.92-10.00%
Public order41.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.14400.00%
Other theft42.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.85-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.990.00%
Public order41.07100.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.1420.00%
Shoplifting41.28300.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.99-54.55%
Public order41.07100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Other theft30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-25.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 202310
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
December 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ling Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Limewood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hind Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 6. Silver Spring Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Collindale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Adit Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1