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

Overview of Crime in DA6 7QL

WATLING STREET, DA6 7QL, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.60 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7QL 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 7QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7QL, encompassing approximately 816 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA6 7QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braeside Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Sterling Road with total crimes: 2
  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, DA6 7QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.60-44.44%
Burglary36.12200.00%
Public order33.670.00%
Vehicle crime23.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.45-75.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.7228.57%
Anti-social behaviour411.02-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.900.00%
Vehicle crime33.67200.00%
Possession of weapons13.670.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1023.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences712.2516.67%
Robbery18.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.82-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson57.35400.00%
Vehicle crime26.12100.00%
Theft from the person12.450.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.2722.22%
Public order213.47-33.33%
Burglary12.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-80.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.4012.50%
Anti-social behaviour511.0225.00%
Public order36.12200.00%
Vehicle crime23.670.00%
Burglary12.450.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.800.00%
Vehicle crime24.900.00%
Possession of weapons12.450.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 202410
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 7QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Braeside Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Halcot Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Watling Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Martens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grazeley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Marden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hall Place Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1