MIDWINTER CLOSE, DA16 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2LB

MIDWINTER CLOSE, DA16 2LB, Bexley has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.44 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2LB, encompassing approximately 4930 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (290.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DA16 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

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

MIDWINTER CLOSE, DA16 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3917.44290.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.64-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson82.03300.00%
Public order51.62150.00%
Other theft41.01100.00%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery20.41-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.650.00%
Shoplifting102.640.00%
Robbery52.030.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.20-90.91%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson112.43175.00%
Vehicle crime12.23-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.200.00%
Shoplifting133.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.640.00%
Public order71.62600.00%
Vehicle crime51.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Theft from the person30.810.00%
Bicycle theft30.61200.00%
Other theft30.61200.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.3657.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.23300.00%
Shoplifting71.6216.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.42-14.29%
Robbery61.22500.00%
Other theft51.2266.67%
Public order41.01100.00%
Burglary40.81300.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.4916.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.42-56.25%
Shoplifting61.42100.00%
Other theft31.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-81.82%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%
Burglary10.20-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9960.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.2522.22%
Vehicle crime62.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.22-60.00%
Burglary61.220.00%
Other theft41.22100.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Public order40.81-42.86%
Drugs40.81-55.56%
Shoplifting30.8150.00%
Theft from the person30.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.030.00%
Drugs91.830.00%
Public order71.830.00%
Vehicle crime71.420.00%
Burglary61.420.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202417
January 202411
December 20237
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202410
April 202413
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total42
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Rackham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Ruskin Drive
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. John Newton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Welling
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Station Approach South
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1