GROOMBRIDGE CLOSE, DA16 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2BS

GROOMBRIDGE CLOSE, DA16 2BS, Bexley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2BS, encompassing approximately 2709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA16 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groombridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Blackfen Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

GROOMBRIDGE CLOSE, DA16 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.2955.56%
Vehicle crime75.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.58400.00%
Shoplifting41.85300.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.32600.00%
Robbery32.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.91200.00%
Shoplifting33.32-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.60500.00%
Vehicle crime42.210.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.64150.00%
Vehicle crime41.85100.00%
Other theft21.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-60.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.8625.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Other crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.91-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.4833.33%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Groombridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Blackfen Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Maple Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Tyrrell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ingleton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willow Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Gwillim Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chailey Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cobham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wellan Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Radnor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Clayworth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1