CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE, DA8 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3AP

CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE, DA8 3AP, Bexley has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.32 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3AP, encompassing approximately 3092 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DA8 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4

CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE, DA8 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs711.32250.00%
Vehicle crime52.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Public order41.2933.33%
Other theft31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-76.92%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.97550.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.200.00%
Vehicle crime43.560.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.65-84.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.23-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.20200.00%
Vehicle crime72.91250.00%
Robbery42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Burglary20.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.58-16.67%
Shoplifting84.85-55.56%
Robbery42.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Burglary20.97-60.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.65-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.2038.46%
Shoplifting185.82-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour135.82116.67%
Vehicle crime74.2075.00%
Robbery62.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Burglary51.6266.67%
Public order31.620.00%
Other theft30.97-25.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.40600.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.79-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour64.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.94400.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Public order31.29-40.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.940.00%
Public order55.170.00%
Other theft41.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
April 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 202313
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202413
March 20242
January 202413
December 202315
November 202318
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20238
November 202318
October 202321
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Stonewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Medley Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Maximfeldt Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ron Green Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chichester Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Winifred Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Tranquil Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1