HIGHFIELD AVENUE, DA8 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1EL

HIGHFIELD AVENUE, DA8 1EL, Bexley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1EL 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 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1EL, encompassing approximately 3765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA8 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Road with total crimes: 7
  • Northumberland Park with total crimes: 3
  • The Drive with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD AVENUE, DA8 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences77.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8633.33%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-57.14%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.12600.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.72-46.67%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.980.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.37-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Burglary31.060.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20241
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20248
December 202315
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ling Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Stiles Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Silver Spring Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Collindale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Adit Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Riverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thwaite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1