NORTHDOWN ROAD, DA16 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1NU

NORTHDOWN ROAD, DA16 1NU, Bexley has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.49 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1NU, encompassing approximately 5843 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA16 1NU 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

NORTHDOWN ROAD, DA16 1NU 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3912.49333.33%
Violence and sexual offences126.6733.33%
Vehicle crime62.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68200.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.1642.86%
Shoplifting91.7128.57%
Violence and sexual offences91.5450.00%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.48133.33%
Shoplifting71.20133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.20-14.29%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Other theft20.34-66.67%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3316.67%
Other theft61.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.03100.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Burglary40.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.86150.00%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences95.30-30.77%
Vehicle crime51.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Drugs20.34-71.43%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.39116.67%
Drugs72.22133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.20-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.030.00%
Public order50.860.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.220.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20249
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1NU 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Denham Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Westbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1