LEIGH PLACE, DA16 3JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3JB

LEIGH PLACE, DA16 3JB, Bexley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3JB 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 3JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3JB, encompassing approximately 5151 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 3JB area, explore the DA16 3JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A207 with total crimes: 5
  • East Road with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 4

LEIGH PLACE, DA16 3JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.140.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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 arson112.33175.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.690.00%
Public order41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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 theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.5520.00%
Burglary61.1650.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Public order40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.94-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.360.00%
Other theft40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Burglary40.7833.33%
Public order30.780.00%
Drugs10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9311.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Drugs40.78300.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Burglary30.58-25.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.578.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.52-35.71%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Public order30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202419
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. A207
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. East Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Springfield Road
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Welling (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lynmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Darenth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lovel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Burnell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edmund Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Ruskin Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1