WHERNSIDE CLOSE, SE28 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8HB

WHERNSIDE CLOSE, SE28 8HB, Bexley has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 209 crimes and a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE28 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8HB, encompassing approximately 4905 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE28 8HB area, explore the SE28 8HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE28 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kinder Close with total crimes: 4
  • Walsham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Disraeli Close with total crimes: 4

WHERNSIDE CLOSE, SE28 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour154.08-21.05%
Public order43.06300.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-57.14%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.62216.67%
Violence and sexual offences183.8720.00%
Vehicle crime73.67133.33%
Drugs41.4333.33%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.367.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.22-54.55%
Public order31.02-40.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other theft20.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.85175.00%
Other theft62.24100.00%
Public order51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime41.02-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.82-55.56%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime71.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.75-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences73.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.43100.00%
Other theft40.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-70.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.850.00%
Other theft72.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202419
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202315
September 202323

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202418
January 202415
December 202314
November 202321
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE28 8HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kinder Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Walsham Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Disraeli Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Poplar Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Carlyle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Blyth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Glendale Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Surlingham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Fleming Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belvedere Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Owen Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Titmuss Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Slocum Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Goldcrest Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Linnet Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bledlow Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Crowden Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Whernside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bayliss Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Ormesby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Martham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Eastern Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Binsey Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Byron Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1