SE2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2

SE2, Bexley has recorded a total of 292 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE2, encompassing approximately 28387 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (12.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-1.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (36) incidents (89.47% increase)

SE2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Mcleod Road with total crimes: 16
  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 12

SE2 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE2

The postcode district are associated with the SE2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8010.2912.68%
Anti-social behaviour542.82-1.82%
Vehicle crime361.9089.47%
Shoplifting261.27333.33%
Burglary220.9246.67%
Criminal damage and arson170.7870.00%
Public order150.6015.38%
Other theft130.53116.67%
Drugs100.46-33.33%
Robbery60.3520.00%
Theft from the person60.2150.00%
Other crime50.21-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.18100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.003450.00%
Anti-social behaviour552.500.00%
Vehicle crime191.941800.00%
Drugs150.670.00%
Burglary150.530.00%
Public order130.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.46900.00%
Other crime70.35600.00%
Shoplifting60.250.00%
Other theft60.21500.00%
Robbery50.21400.00%
Theft from the person40.18300.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%
Other crime10.040.00%
Other theft10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.18-95.71%
Other theft10.11-93.75%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences709.932233.33%
Anti-social behaviour492.470.00%
Vehicle crime451.734400.00%
Shoplifting421.590.00%
Other theft161.48433.33%
Burglary160.560.00%
Public order150.560.00%
Robbery110.530.00%
Drugs100.390.00%
Bicycle theft40.35300.00%
Theft from the person30.140.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.28-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.11-96.67%
Bicycle theft10.11-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.04-98.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9010.78-3.23%
Vehicle crime503.1742.86%
Anti-social behaviour381.76-17.39%
Shoplifting321.34100.00%
Other theft241.130.00%
Public order170.85-10.53%
Burglary160.6014.29%
Criminal damage and arson120.56-40.00%
Drugs100.4225.00%
Robbery50.35-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.1825.00%
Theft from the person30.18-66.67%
Other crime30.11200.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9310.4616.25%
Anti-social behaviour463.28-2.13%
Vehicle crime351.62-16.67%
Other theft241.2320.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.8542.86%
Public order190.700.00%
Shoplifting160.67-51.52%
Burglary140.5616.67%
Theft from the person90.4980.00%
Drugs80.32-27.27%
Robbery80.280.00%
Bicycle theft40.28300.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8010.46-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour472.82-14.55%
Vehicle crime421.66-6.67%
Shoplifting331.48725.00%
Other theft201.1642.86%
Public order190.70111.11%
Criminal damage and arson140.67-26.32%
Burglary120.49140.00%
Drugs110.4222.22%
Robbery80.3960.00%
Theft from the person50.28150.00%
Possession of weapons40.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences889.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour553.100.00%
Vehicle crime451.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.590.00%
Other theft140.670.00%
Public order90.490.00%
Drugs90.320.00%
Robbery50.320.00%
Burglary50.180.00%
Shoplifting40.180.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202455
April 202449
January 202438
December 202346
November 202347
October 202355

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202471
July 20242
May 20243
April 202470
March 20243
January 202490
December 202393
November 202380
October 202388

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202410
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20243
January 202424
December 202324
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20241
January 202412
December 202320
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 274 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202419
July 20241
April 202445
March 20241
January 202450
December 202335
November 202342
October 202345

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
April 202416
January 202416
December 202314
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202415
January 202417
December 202319
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20246
April 202442
January 202432
December 202316
November 202333
October 20234

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wilton Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mcleod Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chantry Close
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tavy Bridge
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mere Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gayton Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Black Prince Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Granite Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Glendown Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Manister Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 13. Grovebury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Eynsham Drive
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Knee Hill Crescent
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Rockmount Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Gatling Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Devenish Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Felixstowe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Chalcombe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Smithies Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Dahlia Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bostall Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Doebury Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Wickham Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rutherglen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Myra Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Unity Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Howarth Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1