DA16 1SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1SX

DA16 1SX, Bexley has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1SX 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 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 Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (457.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

DA16 1SX 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

DA16 1SX 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3914.85457.14%
Violence and sexual offences79.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1SX 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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