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

Overview of Crime in DA16 1LT

WROTHAM ROAD, DA16 1LT, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1LT, encompassing approximately 4313 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DA16 1LT 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 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.56300.00%
Shoplifting51.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.93-42.86%
Other theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-57.14%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other theft10.46-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.3340.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.620.00%
Other theft51.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-20.00%
Burglary10.93-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary64.8720.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.16150.00%
Vehicle crime51.16-28.57%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.56250.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.62-25.00%
Burglary51.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-60.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5614.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-37.50%
Burglary31.160.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1LT 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. Winchester Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Charmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sutcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stevedale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Berkeley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mayfair Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Colyton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1