BENNETT CLOSE, DA16 3HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3HU

BENNETT CLOSE, DA16 3HU, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3HU 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 3HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3HU, encompassing approximately 4609 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 3HU area, explore the DA16 3HU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA16 3HU area, visit the DA16 3HU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

DA16 3HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Ruskin Drive with total crimes: 4

BENNETT CLOSE, DA16 3HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.68100.00%
Theft from the person62.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.30-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.08400.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Robbery30.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.390.00%
Robbery51.300.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.22-90.91%

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 arson112.60175.00%
Vehicle crime12.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.930.00%
Shoplifting123.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.600.00%
Public order41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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 theft10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.680.00%
Shoplifting71.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0866.67%
Robbery41.080.00%
Vehicle crime40.87100.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.24166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.7420.00%
Shoplifting51.30400.00%
Burglary41.08-20.00%
Other theft40.8733.33%
Public order40.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-44.44%
Burglary51.08400.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-75.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.290.00%
Vehicle crime81.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 202415
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ruskin Drive
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Newlyn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1