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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2HS

WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HS, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2HS 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 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2HS, encompassing approximately 4196 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA16 2HS 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

WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9185.71%
Vehicle crime43.1033.33%
Shoplifting40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.201000.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.62-22.22%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.29350.00%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Shoplifting30.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.77-40.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-57.14%
Public order30.71200.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.77250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.67-28.57%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20249
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 2HS 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. Kent Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Gwillim Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1