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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2BG

DANSON LANE, DA16 2BG, Bexley has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.85 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2BG, encompassing approximately 3023 residents.

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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 (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA16 2BG 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

DANSON LANE, DA16 2BG 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
Shoplifting3918.85457.14%
Violence and sexual offences812.9033.33%
Vehicle crime32.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-76.92%
Public order20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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 behaviour1311.91116.67%
Shoplifting74.3040.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.320.00%
Drugs41.980.00%
Public order21.32-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9850.00%
Shoplifting51.9866.67%
Public order31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.33-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-20.00%
Shoplifting31.32-25.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.6325.00%
Shoplifting41.65300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-81.82%
Robbery10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.5737.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.6420.00%
Vehicle crime51.9866.67%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-60.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Drugs20.66-75.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Burglary10.66-75.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.540.00%
Drugs83.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
November 20234
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 2BG 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Denham Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1