DA16 3EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3EZ

DA16 3EZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Kelvin Road with total crimes: 9
  • A207 with total crimes: 5

DA16 3EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour1610.0633.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.10-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.7460.00%
Public order51.55150.00%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Other crime20.770.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Other theft10.39-83.33%
Shoplifting10.19-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.320.00%
Other theft62.130.00%
Vehicle crime51.160.00%
Shoplifting50.970.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202417
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20246
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 202312
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 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
September 20233

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 3EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Kelvin Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. A207
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 5. Springfield Road
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turnpike Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Welling (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lancelot Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lovel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burnell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edmund Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Ruskin Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Tyndall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Marwood Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. St Leonards Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1