MOAT CROFT, DA16 1SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1SH

MOAT CROFT, DA16 1SH, Bexley has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.46 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1SH 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 1SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1SH, encompassing approximately 4425 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: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

DA16 1SH Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 42
  • Danson Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Lynmere Road with total crimes: 3

MOAT CROFT, DA16 1SH 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3914.46457.14%
Violence and sexual offences118.8157.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.49-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.0316.67%
Shoplifting71.5875.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.36200.00%
Vehicle crime41.36100.00%
Shoplifting40.90100.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 offences54.97-44.44%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8828.57%
Vehicle crime42.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90300.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.520.00%
Drugs31.58-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-66.67%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.590.00%
Drugs71.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.360.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 20241
August 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

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
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total42
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Danson Mead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Westbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Sutcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stevedale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1