WESTWOOD LANE, DA15 9PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA15 9PS

WESTWOOD LANE, DA15 9PS, Bexley has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This DA15 9PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA15 postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA15 9PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA15 9PS, encompassing approximately 3605 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA15 9PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groombridge Close with total crimes: 6
  • Chailey Close with total crimes: 5
  • Curran Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESTWOOD LANE, DA15 9PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.881200.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.610.00%
Robbery32.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.44150.00%
Shoplifting32.77-50.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.49500.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.11300.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-42.86%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.27-12.50%
Other crime31.940.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.10166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-60.00%
Shoplifting41.110.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.770.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Groombridge Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Chailey Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Curran Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Maple Crescent
    Total3
    Robbery3
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Blackfen Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Foxglove Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ingleton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hawthorn Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ashcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Portland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ashcroft Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1