WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 1TQ

WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1TQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.48 per 1,000 population. This DA16 1TQ 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 1TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 1TQ, encompassing approximately 4673 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA16 1TQ 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WELLING HIGH STREET, DA16 1TQ 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
Shoplifting3916.48333.33%
Violence and sexual offences148.3440.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-66.67%
Public order40.86100.00%
Theft from the person30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.7771.43%
Violence and sexual offences102.57-28.57%
Shoplifting92.1428.57%
Robbery21.93100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0016.67%
Shoplifting71.50133.33%
Public order51.500.00%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Theft from the person30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Other theft30.64-50.00%
Robbery10.64-83.33%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1420.00%
Other theft61.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.28200.00%
Robbery61.28500.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Shoplifting30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.140.00%
Shoplifting41.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.86-71.43%
Vehicle crime30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-75.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.710.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202414
January 202410
December 20234
November 202314

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
November 20234

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20249
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20246
December 20232
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 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 1TQ 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Denham Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1