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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3AZ

AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3AZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3AZ, encompassing approximately 4415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 3AZ 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

AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.21150.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-87.50%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.98-38.46%
Public order41.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.91-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0618.18%
Anti-social behaviour132.9485.71%
Burglary42.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.79-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour72.49250.00%
Other theft71.59250.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.15-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.62-25.00%
Burglary30.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-77.78%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5512.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.0850.00%
Vehicle crime52.0466.67%
Burglary51.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0623.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3666.67%
Public order41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
April 202413
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202413
January 202411
December 202316
November 202318
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3AZ 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. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Colyers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hemsted Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1