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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3BY

AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3BY, Bexley has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.43 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3BY, encompassing approximately 4611 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 3BY area, explore the DA8 3BY 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: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)

DA8 3BY 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

AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3BY 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2418.43380.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.90-31.58%
Public order92.8280.00%
Other theft51.95-16.67%
Drugs41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8733.33%
Vehicle crime30.87-40.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.5811.76%
Violence and sexual offences124.12-45.45%
Other theft62.60-14.29%
Public order51.30150.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-37.50%
Shoplifting51.08-82.76%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

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
Shoplifting2921.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.2915.79%
Anti-social behaviour174.776.25%
Vehicle crime83.69-27.27%
Other theft71.73-50.00%
Burglary41.52-20.00%
Robbery30.87-25.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.78-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.1233.33%
Other theft143.47100.00%
Vehicle crime113.0437.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.3933.33%
Burglary51.73-44.44%
Robbery41.08-42.86%
Public order40.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.775.26%
Anti-social behaviour124.34-14.29%
Burglary92.6012.50%
Vehicle crime81.950.00%
Robbery71.7340.00%
Other theft71.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-14.29%
Drugs51.30400.00%
Public order21.08-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting2224.07-21.43%
Other theft214.77110.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.55-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour144.127.69%
Vehicle crime83.0414.29%
Burglary81.73166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.7316.67%
Public order51.520.00%
Robbery51.0866.67%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2822.55833.33%
Violence and sexual offences266.0785.71%
Anti-social behaviour135.6418.18%
Other theft102.82-28.57%
Vehicle crime72.17-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-14.29%
Public order51.30-37.50%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences1415.610.00%
Other theft143.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.040.00%
Vehicle crime102.390.00%
Public order82.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.730.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202422
January 202419
December 202320
November 202319
October 202326
September 202314

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 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 202414
December 20237
November 202321
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
April 202417
January 202416
December 202312
November 202314
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
September 20231

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 3 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
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 3BY 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Larner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Dell View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Furners Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Saltford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Medley Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Compton Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Betsham Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Shermanbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Elrick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Queens Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Aperfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Wharfside Close
    Total1
    Public order1