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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2BQ

DANSON LANE, DA16 2BQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.97 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2794 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: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA16 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Denham Close with total crimes: 2

DANSON LANE, DA16 2BQ 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
Shoplifting3918.97457.14%
Violence and sexual offences613.9620.00%
Vehicle crime32.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-81.82%
Robbery10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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 behaviour1111.09175.00%
Shoplifting73.9440.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.510.00%
Drugs41.790.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5925.00%
Shoplifting51.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.7933.33%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.0125.00%
Shoplifting31.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-80.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.58150.00%
Other theft41.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-20.00%
Drugs31.43-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-66.67%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.460.00%
Drugs84.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.860.00%
Public order52.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.790.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 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
December 20231
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 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 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 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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 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 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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

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 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total42
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Denham Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1