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

Overview of Crime in DA8 3BZ

AVENUE ROAD, DA8 3BZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.92 per 1,000 population. This DA8 3BZ 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 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 3BZ, encompassing approximately 4598 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 3BZ area, explore the DA8 3BZ 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: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)

DA8 3BZ 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 3BZ 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2418.92380.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.2258.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.13-31.58%
Public order92.8380.00%
Drugs51.96400.00%
Other theft51.09-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
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 behaviour1912.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.130.00%
Other theft72.610.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.311150.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.440.00%
Other theft93.700.00%
Vehicle crime81.960.00%
Burglary51.740.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.43-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.49-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour163.9123.08%
Other theft143.48100.00%
Vehicle crime113.0410.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3950.00%
Burglary61.96-33.33%
Public order61.30200.00%
Robbery41.30-42.86%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.6215.79%
Shoplifting224.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.78-7.14%
Vehicle crime102.8325.00%
Burglary92.1712.50%
Robbery71.9616.67%
Other theft71.52-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-25.00%
Drugs51.30400.00%
Public order21.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2225.01120.00%
Shoplifting224.78-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences194.78-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour144.137.69%
Criminal damage and arson83.0433.33%
Vehicle crime81.7414.29%
Burglary81.74166.67%
Robbery61.74100.00%
Public order51.30-16.67%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2823.05833.33%
Violence and sexual offences276.0980.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.8718.18%
Other theft102.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime72.17-30.00%
Public order61.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-14.29%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.090.00%
Other theft143.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.040.00%
Vehicle crime102.390.00%
Public order92.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.960.00%
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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 202425
March 20242
January 202418
December 202322
November 202319
October 202327
September 202315

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20249
January 202414
December 20237
November 202322
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 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 202310
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.50 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 202313
November 202314
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 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 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 6 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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