AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 3AS

AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3AS, Bexley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3AS, encompassing approximately 4359 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 3AS area, explore the DA8 3AS Area information page.
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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 (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

DA8 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Larner Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3AS 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 offences116.8822.22%
Public order52.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-55.56%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.42-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.06-40.00%
Public order32.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.017.14%
Anti-social behaviour153.4450.00%
Robbery33.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-62.50%
Burglary30.69-25.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.210.00%
Vehicle crime82.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.830.00%
Burglary41.38-20.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Robbery30.69-40.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.6827.27%
Anti-social behaviour103.21-23.08%
Vehicle crime82.2933.33%
Shoplifting81.83-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson61.8350.00%
Burglary51.380.00%
Robbery51.1525.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1815.83-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour134.1362.50%
Violence and sexual offences112.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime62.52100.00%
Burglary51.38400.00%
Public order41.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-20.00%
Robbery40.92100.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.970.00%
Shoplifting215.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.820.00%
Public order61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202415
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Thanet Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Badlow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1