SPRINGFIELD ROAD, DA16 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1QW

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, DA16 1QW, Bexley has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.06 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1QW, encompassing approximately 5167 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (254.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

DA16 1QW 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
  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, DA16 1QW 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3916.06254.55%
Violence and sexual offences147.557.69%
Anti-social behaviour102.71-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson61.94500.00%
Public order41.16100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.2930.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.52-7.14%
Shoplifting112.52-15.38%
Robbery32.1350.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Public order20.39-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.6127.27%
Shoplifting132.7185.71%
Anti-social behaviour102.5266.67%
Public order71.9440.00%
Theft from the person31.35200.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.58200.00%
Other theft30.58-50.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Robbery20.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.84175.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.13166.67%
Shoplifting71.5516.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.350.00%
Other theft61.16200.00%
Robbery61.16500.00%
Public order51.160.00%
Burglary50.97150.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.810.00%
Shoplifting61.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.58-40.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Robbery10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.550.00%
Vehicle crime51.160.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Robbery40.770.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202414
January 202411
December 20234
November 202312

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
November 20235

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202411
April 202413
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1QW 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. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Westbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1