WOOLWICH ROAD, DA7 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4HT

WOOLWICH ROAD, DA7 4HT, Bexley has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.59 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA7 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA7 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4HT, encompassing approximately 2046 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA7 4HT area, explore the DA7 4HT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA7 4HT area, visit the DA7 4HT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)

DA7 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21

WOOLWICH ROAD, DA7 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2660.590.00%
Shoplifting2312.71109.09%
Anti-social behaviour2111.24-8.70%
Other theft810.26166.67%
Theft from the person83.9160.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9140.00%
Public order73.42-12.50%
Robbery63.420.00%
Vehicle crime52.93400.00%
Other crime52.440.00%
Drugs32.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.470.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2643.00-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour2312.71-17.86%
Shoplifting1111.24-52.17%
Public order85.38-27.27%
Drugs53.91-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.440.00%
Theft from the person52.44-37.50%
Other theft32.44-57.14%
Burglary11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2857.17-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences2813.68-28.21%
Shoplifting2313.6815.00%
Public order1111.24-15.38%
Theft from the person85.3860.00%
Other theft73.91-22.22%
Drugs73.4240.00%
Vehicle crime23.42-60.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.49-83.33%
Robbery10.49-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3969.888.33%
Anti-social behaviour3019.067.14%
Shoplifting2014.6617.65%
Public order139.77-18.75%
Other theft96.35-25.00%
Burglary64.4050.00%
Vehicle crime52.93400.00%
Theft from the person52.44400.00%
Robbery52.4466.67%
Drugs52.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-40.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3664.5080.00%
Anti-social behaviour2817.59-3.45%
Shoplifting1713.68-10.53%
Public order168.3133.33%
Other theft127.82-14.29%
Drugs65.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.930.00%
Burglary42.44100.00%
Robbery31.95-57.14%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.49-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.49-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2962.5511.54%
Violence and sexual offences2014.17-42.86%
Shoplifting199.77-24.00%
Other theft149.28-22.22%
Public order126.8420.00%
Robbery75.86133.33%
Theft from the person73.4240.00%
Drugs63.42200.00%
Vehicle crime62.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.93-28.57%
Burglary22.44-33.33%
Other crime10.98-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3566.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour2617.100.00%
Shoplifting2512.710.00%
Other theft1812.220.00%
Public order108.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.890.00%
Theft from the person53.420.00%
Robbery32.440.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Other crime20.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
April 202428
January 202430
December 202328
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202426
April 202428
January 202439
December 202336
November 202320
October 202335

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202423
January 202420
December 202317
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202411
January 202413
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 4HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total24
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 5. Market Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Royal Oak Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Russell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Friswell Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Graham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Geddes Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Oakhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. East Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Arnsberg Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Mera Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lane End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Mason Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Stonefield Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Woolwich Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1