DANSON LANE, DA16 2BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2BE

DANSON LANE, DA16 2BE, Bexley has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2BE 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 2BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2BE, encompassing approximately 4059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DA16 2BE 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

DANSON LANE, DA16 2BE 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3918.47333.33%
Violence and sexual offences149.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.45-75.00%
Public order40.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99300.00%
Theft from the person30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Other theft20.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.0877.78%
Shoplifting93.9428.57%
Violence and sexual offences72.22-36.36%
Drugs41.720.00%
Robbery20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0822.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.7150.00%
Shoplifting72.22133.33%
Public order41.7233.33%
Vehicle crime40.99300.00%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Other theft30.74-50.00%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Robbery10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.85125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.220.00%
Other theft61.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Shoplifting30.99-25.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.1720.00%
Shoplifting41.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.99-71.43%
Robbery10.99-66.67%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-85.71%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.827.69%
Criminal damage and arson73.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-58.33%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Drugs30.99-62.50%
Robbery30.740.00%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.200.00%
Drugs82.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.970.00%
Public order51.720.00%
Burglary51.230.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20249
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 2BE 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Denham Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Westbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1