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

Overview of Crime in DA6 7QN

WATLING STREET, DA6 7QN, Bexley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.01 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7QN 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 7QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7QN, encompassing approximately 1124 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 7QN area, explore the DA6 7QN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA6 7QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Braeside Crescent with total crimes: 3

WATLING STREET, DA6 7QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.018.33%
Anti-social behaviour511.560.00%
Burglary54.45400.00%
Vehicle crime34.450.00%
Public order32.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67-33.33%
Other theft21.780.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.450.00%
Shoplifting12.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1018.6725.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.89-42.86%
Robbery17.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-83.33%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%

In January 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 offences1435.57-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour812.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime67.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.34500.00%
Shoplifting25.34100.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%
Burglary10.89-75.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.7915.38%
Anti-social behaviour1013.34-33.33%
Burglary48.89100.00%
Vehicle crime33.56200.00%
Public order22.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1532.9036.36%
Violence and sexual offences1313.3430.00%
Shoplifting211.560.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime11.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.89-80.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1126.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.780.00%
Other theft58.890.00%
Vehicle crime24.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20248
January 202414
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 202315
October 202311

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Braeside Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rossland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Sterling Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grazeley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gravel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lynsted Close
    Total1
    Public order1