WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2HJ

WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.69 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2HJ, encompassing approximately 5321 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 2HJ area, explore the DA16 2HJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA16 2HJ area, visit the DA16 2HJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Kelvin Road with total crimes: 1
  • St Quentin Road with total crimes: 1

WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime41.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.76100.00%
Shoplifting40.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.75300.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.57-16.67%
Other theft30.940.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-80.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7642.86%
Vehicle crime61.88500.00%
Burglary41.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.75300.00%
Other theft30.75-40.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51133.33%
Burglary51.320.00%
Other theft50.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-85.71%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime72.63600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.130.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Buckingham Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Quentin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Westmoreland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cornwall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Falconwood Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1