WATLING STREET, DA6 7QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA6 7QG

WATLING STREET, DA6 7QG, Bexley has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.38 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA6 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA6 7QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7QG, encompassing approximately 1292 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 7QG area, explore the DA6 7QG 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 (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

DA6 7QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

WATLING STREET, DA6 7QG 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1853.385.88%
Anti-social behaviour1313.93-7.14%
Shoplifting810.06166.67%
Public order76.1940.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.4250.00%
Other theft44.640.00%
Burglary43.09100.00%
Other crime33.090.00%
Theft from the person22.320.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.36-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour1413.15-44.00%
Public order510.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.870.00%
Shoplifting33.09-57.14%
Burglary22.320.00%
Drugs21.550.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2550.2956.25%
Violence and sexual offences1819.34-21.74%
Shoplifting713.9340.00%
Public order55.42-37.50%
Other theft33.8750.00%
Vehicle crime22.32-60.00%
Drugs21.55-60.00%
Robbery11.550.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.77-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2357.2521.05%
Anti-social behaviour1617.79-15.79%
Public order812.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.1940.00%
Vehicle crime55.4266.67%
Shoplifting53.8766.67%
Drugs53.8766.67%
Theft from the person23.870.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Burglary11.55-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1951.06-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences1914.7011.76%
Public order614.700.00%
Burglary54.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8766.67%
Vehicle crime33.870.00%
Drugs32.320.00%
Shoplifting32.32-40.00%
Other theft22.32-33.33%
Robbery11.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2351.0621.05%
Violence and sexual offences1717.796.25%
Public order613.1550.00%
Shoplifting54.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.87-25.00%
Other theft32.32-50.00%
Drugs32.320.00%
Robbery32.320.00%
Burglary12.32-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.77-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1945.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences1614.700.00%
Other theft612.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.640.00%
Public order43.090.00%
Burglary33.090.00%
Shoplifting32.320.00%
Theft from the person22.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202418
January 202423
December 202319
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202425
January 202416
December 202319
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA6 7QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 5. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Watling Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Martens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1