ST JOHNS ROAD, DA16 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2AF

ST JOHNS ROAD, DA16 2AF, Bexley has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2AF, encompassing approximately 4265 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA16 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 17
  • A207 with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

ST JOHNS ROAD, DA16 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.7877.78%
Shoplifting103.75-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences82.34-33.33%
Robbery31.8850.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.8962.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.059.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.8128.57%
Public order52.1125.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Theft from the person30.94200.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Other theft30.70-50.00%
Robbery20.70-66.67%
Burglary10.47-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.42175.00%
Shoplifting82.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.88-12.50%
Other theft61.64500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41500.00%
Robbery61.41500.00%
Public order41.410.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.8633.33%
Shoplifting61.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.41-73.33%
Robbery10.94-75.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-87.50%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1315.38%
Criminal damage and arson83.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.88-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.4125.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Drugs40.94-50.00%
Robbery40.940.00%
Shoplifting30.9450.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Burglary20.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.5318.18%
Violence and sexual offences133.0585.71%
Drugs83.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.88500.00%
Burglary61.41200.00%
Public order51.41150.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.580.00%
Other theft51.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202412
January 202411
December 20234
November 202315
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. A207
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Springfield Road
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dansington Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Turnpike Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lancelot Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Edmund Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Marwood Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. St Leonards Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1