DA16 1SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1SX

DA16 1SX, Bexley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1SX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 1SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1SX, encompassing approximately 3906 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

DA16 1SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Danson Mead with total crimes: 2

DA16 1SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.9480.00%
Shoplifting72.3040.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.79-14.29%
Drugs31.540.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.79150.00%
Shoplifting51.2866.67%
Vehicle crime41.28100.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.05-40.00%
Other theft30.77-25.00%
Public order20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Drugs20.51-71.43%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.52300.00%
Drugs73.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Public order51.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.280.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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
August 20249
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

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
August 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Danson Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. South Gipsy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Park View Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Northdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westbrooke Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bethel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1