DANSON CRESCENT, DA16 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2AL

DANSON CRESCENT, DA16 2AL, Bexley has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.53 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2AL, encompassing approximately 4448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (290.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)

DA16 2AL 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
  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6

DANSON CRESCENT, DA16 2AL 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3917.53290.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.70-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson62.02500.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Robbery10.45-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.5688.89%
Shoplifting103.82-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences82.25-38.46%
Robbery31.8050.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.8130.00%
Shoplifting132.9285.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.9250.00%
Public order52.0225.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Theft from the person30.90200.00%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%
Other theft30.67-40.00%
Robbery20.67-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.01150.00%
Shoplifting72.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.35500.00%
Robbery61.35500.00%
Other theft51.35400.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.1716.67%
Shoplifting61.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.35-73.33%
Robbery10.90-75.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-87.50%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

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 offences1512.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.3714.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.80-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.350.00%
Other theft41.12100.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Drugs30.67-62.50%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Burglary20.45-66.67%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.920.00%
Drugs82.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.800.00%
Burglary61.570.00%
Public order51.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202413
January 202410
December 20234
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
April 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20244
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202410
April 202413
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 2AL 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. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1