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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2HW

WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HW, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.94 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2HW, encompassing approximately 4762 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 2HW area, explore the DA16 2HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groombridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ingleton Avenue with total crimes: 2

WESTWOOD LANE, DA16 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.83800.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.8933.33%
Vehicle crime21.68-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.10500.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.10-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.7366.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.3633.33%
Burglary30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-66.67%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime93.15800.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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

MonthCount
November 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 2HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Groombridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kent Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ingleton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sutherland Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1