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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3BX

AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3BX, Bexley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3BX 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 3BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3BX, encompassing approximately 4876 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA8 3BX 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 3BX 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1583.33%
Vehicle crime42.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-76.92%
Public order30.62-25.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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 behaviour136.1530.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.67-45.45%
Public order41.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.18-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.2625.00%
Burglary32.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other theft20.41-60.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.186.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.28100.00%
Other theft51.64150.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.820.00%
Burglary63.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Public order40.82100.00%
Other theft20.82-50.00%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.43-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour93.080.00%
Burglary41.85100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8233.33%
Other theft40.82-20.00%
Shoplifting40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-57.14%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.850.00%
Other theft51.440.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202411
January 202416
December 202315
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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 3BX 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. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stelling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East Holme
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Colyers Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Northumberland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kempton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meyer Road
    Total1
    Public order1