DA16 3EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3EZ

DA16 3EZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.22 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3EZ 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 3EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3EZ, encompassing approximately 5168 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 3EZ area, explore the DA16 3EZ 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)

DA16 3EZ 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

DA16 3EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3917.22290.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.71-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.74300.00%
Public order61.5550.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Theft from the person40.77300.00%
Robbery30.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.100.00%
Shoplifting102.710.00%
Robbery51.930.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.19-90.91%

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 arson112.32175.00%
Vehicle crime12.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.100.00%
Public order71.55600.00%
Theft from the person41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 theft10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.19-80.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson911.03350.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.74-43.75%
Shoplifting81.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.55-25.00%
Robbery61.160.00%
Other theft51.1625.00%
Burglary40.97100.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.58200.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0945.45%
Anti-social behaviour83.1014.29%
Shoplifting81.55166.67%
Other theft41.55-42.86%
Public order40.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-83.33%
Burglary20.39-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1212.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.3222.22%
Other theft72.13600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.35-56.25%
Burglary71.3575.00%
Robbery41.350.00%
Public order40.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-62.50%
Shoplifting30.58200.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.100.00%
Vehicle crime81.740.00%
Public order51.550.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202410
April 202417
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 202416
January 20249
December 202316
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
November 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 3EZ 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. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Welling
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Station Approach South
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Quentin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1