SOMERHILL ROAD, DA16 1PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1PE

SOMERHILL ROAD, DA16 1PE, Bexley has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1PE 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 1PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1PE, encompassing approximately 5753 residents.

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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: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DA16 1PE 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

SOMERHILL ROAD, DA16 1PE 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
Shoplifting3912.34333.33%
Violence and sexual offences126.7833.33%
Vehicle crime42.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-60.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35100.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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 behaviour106.08100.00%
Shoplifting91.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.5680.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.87500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.8766.67%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.39-25.00%
Burglary51.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.8766.67%
Public order40.870.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.520.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.39-20.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Burglary30.52200.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0414.29%
Vehicle crime51.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-40.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Drugs30.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs75.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20249
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1PE 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. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Westbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1