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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2HN

WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HN, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.83 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2HN 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 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2HN, encompassing approximately 5474 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DA16 2HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Buckingham Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HN 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime41.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.92400.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-85.71%
Other theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.38-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.280.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Burglary30.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.11166.67%
Other theft61.460.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-50.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime102.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kent Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Buckingham Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Falconwood Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1