COTON ROAD, DA16 3PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3PL

COTON ROAD, DA16 3PL, Bexley has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3PL, encompassing approximately 5297 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3PL 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

COTON ROAD, DA16 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.590.00%
Shoplifting112.640.00%
Robbery52.080.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
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 arson112.27175.00%
Vehicle crime12.08-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.210.00%
Shoplifting133.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.450.00%
Public order81.51700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.57200.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other theft30.57200.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 theft10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.19-83.33%
Public order10.19-80.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.3310.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.08350.00%
Shoplifting71.7016.67%
Other theft61.32100.00%
Robbery61.13500.00%
Public order51.13150.00%
Burglary50.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.94-37.50%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.17-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.890.00%
Shoplifting61.51100.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-81.82%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Robbery10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.8927.27%
Criminal damage and arson112.6422.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.08-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.51-20.00%
Robbery40.760.00%
Public order40.76-42.86%
Burglary40.76-33.33%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Drugs30.57-66.67%
Shoplifting30.5750.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.40-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.08350.00%
Drugs91.70200.00%
Public order71.70250.00%
Burglary61.32100.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Other theft20.94-60.00%
Shoplifting20.38-50.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.270.00%
Vehicle crime52.270.00%
Other theft50.940.00%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202413
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202418
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 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 20249
December 20232
November 202311
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

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 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

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

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 3PL 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. East Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Springfield Road
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Penpool Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Lynmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lovel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burnell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edmund Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Ruskin Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Marwood Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. St Leonards Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1