WATERY LANE, DA14 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5DW

WATERY LANE, DA14 5DW, Bexley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.51 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA14 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA14 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5DW, encompassing approximately 926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

DA14 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Cornwall Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Townshend Close with total crimes: 2

WATERY LANE, DA14 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.32-83.33%
Shoplifting33.240.00%
Burglary13.240.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1825.91260.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.160.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.11150.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.32100.00%
Possession of weapons12.160.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.11-28.57%
Other theft25.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Shoplifting22.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-83.33%
Public order11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.5620.00%
Burglary16.480.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson517.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.32-50.00%
Public order23.24-33.33%
Other crime12.160.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.480.00%
Public order35.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202418
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 5DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Watery Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Cornwall Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Townshend Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lullingstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Mckillop Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Dudsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1