WIDGEON ROAD, DA8 2LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 2LL

WIDGEON ROAD, DA8 2LL, Bexley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.71 per 1,000 population. This DA8 2LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 2LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 2LL, encompassing approximately 2424 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA8 2LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodeo Close with total crimes: 1
  • Watermeadow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Longreach Road with total crimes: 1

WIDGEON ROAD, DA8 2LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.41-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9540.00%
Other theft22.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Other theft10.82-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4233.33%
Other theft43.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%

In September 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 offences98.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.710.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 2LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rodeo Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Watermeadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Longreach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stevenson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jenningtree Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Sandpiper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dabbling Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Snipe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lapwing Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1