WALDEN CLOSE, DA17 5HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA17 5HD

WALDEN CLOSE, DA17 5HD, Bexley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This DA17 5HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA17 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA17 5HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA17 5HD, encompassing approximately 4700 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA17 5HD area, explore the DA17 5HD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA17 5HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3
  • Draper Close with total crimes: 3

WALDEN CLOSE, DA17 5HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.6028.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.83-62.50%
Public order30.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8175.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Public order30.64-25.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.89-46.67%
Public order41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8533.33%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.817.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.19400.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-66.67%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.9850.00%
Vehicle crime51.910.00%
Other theft51.06400.00%
Public order21.06-60.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.87-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.98-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.28-37.50%
Public order51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.660.00%
Vehicle crime83.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.700.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 20248
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA17 5HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Draper Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. The View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Walden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clive Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morvale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Essenden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Upper Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Court Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Raglan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Milton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1