PORTHKERRY AVENUE, DA16 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2DT

PORTHKERRY AVENUE, DA16 2DT, Bexley has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2DT, encompassing approximately 4813 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 2DT area, explore the DA16 2DT 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DA16 2DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 42
  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6
  • A207 with total crimes: 3

PORTHKERRY AVENUE, DA16 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3912.88333.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.10-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences51.66-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.04300.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.31100.00%
Shoplifting92.91-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences91.8712.50%
Public order21.87-60.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.3583.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6675.00%
Public order51.45400.00%
Vehicle crime41.04300.00%
Theft from the person20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.06166.67%
Shoplifting61.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-20.00%
Burglary40.83100.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.7425.00%
Shoplifting51.04150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.87100.00%
Other theft61.66500.00%
Vehicle crime51.25-37.50%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Robbery40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-66.67%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.66300.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.870.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20249
April 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
November 20238
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total42
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1