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

Overview of Crime in DA6 7QJ

WATLING STREET, DA6 7QJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.36 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7QJ 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 7QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7QJ, encompassing approximately 1449 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 7QJ area, explore the DA6 7QJ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

DA6 7QJ 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 7QJ 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1850.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour1212.42-20.00%
Shoplifting118.28175.00%
Public order77.5916.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.8350.00%
Other theft44.140.00%
Theft from the person42.760.00%
Burglary32.76200.00%
Drugs32.0750.00%
Other crime32.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.49-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1512.42-40.00%
Public order610.3520.00%
Shoplifting44.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2548.2956.25%
Violence and sexual offences1917.25-29.63%
Shoplifting813.110.00%
Other theft55.5266.67%
Public order53.45-44.44%
Vehicle crime23.45-66.67%
Theft from the person21.38-50.00%
Drugs21.38-66.67%
Robbery11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2760.0235.00%
Anti-social behaviour1618.63-15.79%
Public order911.0450.00%
Shoplifting86.21-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson75.5240.00%
Vehicle crime64.83100.00%
Drugs64.14100.00%
Theft from the person44.140.00%
Other theft32.760.00%
Burglary12.07-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2051.745.26%
Anti-social behaviour1913.80-13.64%
Shoplifting913.1180.00%
Public order66.21-14.29%
Burglary54.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4566.67%
Vehicle crime33.45200.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Bicycle theft12.070.00%
Robbery10.69-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2249.6715.79%
Violence and sexual offences1915.18-9.52%
Public order713.1116.67%
Robbery64.830.00%
Shoplifting54.14-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-25.00%
Other theft32.07-50.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2148.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour1914.490.00%
Shoplifting713.110.00%
Other theft64.830.00%
Public order64.140.00%
Burglary44.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Theft from the person22.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202419
January 202427
December 202320
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 202425
January 202416
December 202319
November 202322
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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

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 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20236

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 7QJ 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
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
  • 5. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Watling Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dorothy Evans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chieveley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Martens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1