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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2AS

DANSON CRESCENT, DA16 2AS, Bexley has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2AS 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 2AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2AS, encompassing approximately 3262 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 2AS area, explore the DA16 2AS 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: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA16 2AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 42
  • John Newton Court with total crimes: 2
  • Bull Alley with total crimes: 2

DANSON CRESCENT, DA16 2AS 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3915.32457.14%
Violence and sexual offences611.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-81.82%
Public order10.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.19266.67%
Shoplifting73.3740.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.1550.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-62.50%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Robbery10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.19-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.4520.00%
Other theft41.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Robbery20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.760.00%
Vehicle crime51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
October 20234

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 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 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total42
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1