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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2AR

DANSON CRESCENT, DA16 2AR, Bexley has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.53 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2AR, encompassing approximately 3853 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 2AR area, explore the DA16 2AR Area information page.
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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: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)

DA16 2AR 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
  • John Newton Court with total crimes: 2

DANSON CRESCENT, DA16 2AR 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3914.53457.14%
Violence and sexual offences810.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.34160.00%
Shoplifting73.3740.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.820.00%
Drugs31.820.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

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 offences77.0116.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.8266.67%
Shoplifting51.30150.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2350.00%
Other theft51.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.63300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.04-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%
Robbery10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6422.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.8540.00%
Vehicle crime61.8220.00%
Other theft51.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-60.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Drugs20.52-66.67%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-75.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.9766.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.5980.00%
Drugs62.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Public order51.30400.00%
Vehicle crime51.3025.00%
Burglary41.30100.00%
Other theft21.04-60.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.530.00%
Other theft51.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20247
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20232

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 2AR 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. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1