PENPOOL LANE, DA16 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2AE

PENPOOL LANE, DA16 2AE, Bexley has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.10 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2AE 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 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2AE, encompassing approximately 3788 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 2AE area, explore the DA16 2AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (387.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA16 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 42
  • A207 with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

PENPOOL LANE, DA16 2AE 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3916.10387.50%
Violence and sexual offences1010.2942.86%
Vehicle crime32.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-72.73%
Public order30.7950.00%
Robbery10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.0337.50%
Shoplifting82.9060.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.11-12.50%
Drugs31.850.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7114.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.1160.00%
Shoplifting52.1166.67%
Public order31.3250.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-85.71%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3225.00%
Shoplifting31.32-25.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.490.00%
Shoplifting41.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Robbery10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8227.27%
Criminal damage and arson63.69-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-63.64%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Public order20.79-60.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-87.50%
Burglary10.26-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.5257.14%
Violence and sexual offences112.90120.00%
Drugs82.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.110.00%
Public order51.85150.00%
Other theft41.32-33.33%
Burglary41.0633.33%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.970.00%
Other theft61.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.580.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 202314
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20248
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20245
November 20236
October 20237

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 2AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total42
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1