AVELEY CLOSE, DA8 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2AR

AVELEY CLOSE, DA8 2AR, Bexley has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.20 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2AR, encompassing approximately 3693 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 2AR area, explore the DA8 2AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (380.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

DA8 2AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

AVELEY CLOSE, DA8 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2422.20380.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.5045.45%
Anti-social behaviour144.33-6.67%
Public order93.7950.00%
Other theft52.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3566.67%
Vehicle crime31.35-40.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.6225.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.06-50.00%
Public order62.98500.00%
Other theft61.62-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.62-28.57%
Shoplifting51.35-82.76%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2924.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.8515.79%
Anti-social behaviour125.96-7.69%
Vehicle crime73.250.00%
Other theft71.90-30.00%
Burglary31.90-25.00%
Robbery20.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.1485.71%
Other theft103.52100.00%
Vehicle crime72.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9020.00%
Robbery41.620.00%
Burglary41.08-55.56%
Public order41.08300.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.9611.76%
Burglary95.1428.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.44-36.36%
Drugs51.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.35-37.50%
Other theft51.35-76.19%
Robbery41.350.00%
Public order11.08-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2228.70-21.43%
Other theft215.96110.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.69-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.6037.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.9880.00%
Vehicle crime82.4414.29%
Burglary72.17133.33%
Public order51.900.00%
Robbery41.3533.33%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2824.64833.33%
Violence and sexual offences207.5842.86%
Other theft105.42-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.710.00%
Vehicle crime72.17-36.36%
Public order51.90-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-16.67%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.410.00%
Other theft143.790.00%
Vehicle crime113.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.980.00%
Public order82.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.170.00%
Shoplifting31.620.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20235
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202422
January 202419
December 202319
November 202317
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 202321
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202412
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 202429
December 202322
November 202322
October 202328
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 2AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting24
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cornwallis Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Aveley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Appold Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Raleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Frobisher Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1