WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1AB

WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1AB, Bexley has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.58 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 1AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1AB, encompassing approximately 4719 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 1AB area, explore the DA16 1AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (290.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

DA16 1AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 42
  • Rackham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6

WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3917.58290.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.2655.56%
Anti-social behaviour92.97-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson61.91500.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Theft from the person30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Drugs10.64-66.67%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.9677.78%
Shoplifting103.39-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences92.12-35.71%
Robbery31.9150.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Public order20.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2927.27%
Shoplifting132.9762.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.7528.57%
Public order61.9120.00%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Theft from the person30.85200.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Other theft30.64-50.00%
Robbery20.64-66.67%
Burglary10.42-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.86175.00%
Shoplifting82.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.48600.00%
Other theft61.48200.00%
Robbery61.27500.00%
Public order51.270.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.7233.33%
Shoplifting61.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.27-75.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Robbery10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7123.08%
Criminal damage and arson83.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.69-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.2725.00%
Drugs51.06-37.50%
Other theft41.0633.33%
Robbery40.850.00%
Public order40.85-20.00%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Burglary20.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.750.00%
Drugs82.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.690.00%
Burglary61.270.00%
Public order51.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202414
January 202411
December 20234
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202410
April 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total42
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Rackham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Denham Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1