WESTERHAM DRIVE, DA15 9NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA15 9NS

WESTERHAM DRIVE, DA15 9NS, Bexley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This DA15 9NS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA15 postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA15 9NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA15 9NS, encompassing approximately 2201 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA15 9NS area, explore the DA15 9NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA15 9NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Kestlake Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sherwood Park Avenue with total crimes: 2

WESTERHAM DRIVE, DA15 9NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27200.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.360.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.450.00%
Robbery21.820.00%
Shoplifting20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.5450.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.45400.00%
Burglary42.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.73200.00%
Drugs52.73400.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-75.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA15 9NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kestlake Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 3. Sherwood Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Warne Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harcourt Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. East Rochester Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Westerham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cobham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wellan Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Clayworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1