WESTBROOKE ROAD, DA16 1PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1PY

WESTBROOKE ROAD, DA16 1PY, Bexley has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1PY 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 1PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1PY, encompassing approximately 5330 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (457.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA16 1PY 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
  • Lynmere Road with total crimes: 3

WESTBROOKE ROAD, DA16 1PY 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3912.38457.14%
Violence and sexual offences137.32116.67%
Vehicle crime52.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.0733.33%
Shoplifting71.5075.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.31-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.31100.00%
Shoplifting41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Burglary20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.32-37.50%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-25.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.50300.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.56-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Drugs30.75-57.14%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.50100.00%
Drugs71.50133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-37.50%
Burglary40.9433.33%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.56200.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-80.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.070.00%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.940.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20247
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1PY 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. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Denham Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Westbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Sutcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stevedale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1