WROTHAM ROAD, DA16 1LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1LR

WROTHAM ROAD, DA16 1LR, Bexley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1LR 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 1LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1LR, encompassing approximately 5979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA16 1LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrotham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Swanley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Farnham Road with total crimes: 2

WROTHAM ROAD, DA16 1LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.18-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Shoplifting50.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3550.00%
Vehicle crime51.51-44.44%
Shoplifting40.840.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime94.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.51-45.45%
Other theft41.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.670.00%
Robbery10.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.68450.00%
Burglary41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime94.52350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-14.29%
Burglary41.0033.33%
Public order20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-77.78%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.510.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
November 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
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wrotham Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Swanley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Farnham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Charmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sutcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stevedale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Colyton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1