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

Overview of Crime in DA6 7QQ

WATLING STREET, DA6 7QQ, Bexley has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.54 per 1,000 population. This DA6 7QQ 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 7QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA6 7QQ, encompassing approximately 985 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA6 7QQ area, explore the DA6 7QQ 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 7QQ 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 7QQ 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 offences1336.548.33%
Anti-social behaviour513.190.00%
Burglary55.07400.00%
Vehicle crime35.070.00%
Public order33.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-33.33%
Other theft22.030.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

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 offences1223.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.070.00%
Shoplifting13.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

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 behaviour1021.3125.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.15-42.86%
Robbery18.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-83.33%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%

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 offences1440.60-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour814.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime68.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.09500.00%
Shoplifting26.09100.00%
Theft from the person12.030.00%
Burglary11.01-75.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%

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 offences1537.5515.38%
Anti-social behaviour1015.22-33.33%
Burglary410.15100.00%
Public order24.06100.00%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%

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 behaviour1537.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences1315.220.00%
Shoplifting213.190.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.50 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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.83 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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 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 6 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 7QQ 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